
The nib Newcastle Knights have extended the National Rugby League playing contract of local youngster Fletcher Sharpe, ensuring the Cessnock Goannas junior remains a Knight until at least 2028.
Sharpe, 20, has risen rapidly through the Knights pathways system, making his NRL debut last season against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park in Round 14 and playing fullback for the Prime Ministers XIII against PNG in Port Moresby.
The 2024 Knights Rookie of the Year cemented his place in the top squad, scoring 11 tries in 12 NRL appearances in his debut NRL season.
nib Newcastle Knights Head of Recruitment Peter O’Sullivan said Sharpe has managed every challenge in his young career and the Knights are excited to extend his contract with the club.
“I have admired Fletcher from afar for a long time," O’Sullivan said.
Career Stats | Fletcher Sharpe
Knights Player Number: | 350 |
Games: | 12 |
Tries: | 11 |
Average Run Metres: | 134 |
“Watching him go about his work at the back end of last year and again in this off season, has further opened my eyes. He is a talented and hard-working player.
“Last year Adam O’Brien spoke about him being a genuine footy player, no matter where you played him or whatever the role you give him, he just gets the job done.
“Fletcher has proven he is natural try scorer, he puts himself in the right spot and finds the try line.
“He is a local Newcastle boy through and through, exactly the type of player and person you can build a Club around and we are delighted he is extending his career with the Newcastle Knights.”