nib Newcastle Knights hard working forward Thomas Cant has been rewarded with an upgraded and extended contract, ensuring the Knights pathways product remains a one club player until least the end of 2028.
Cant, 23, a proud East Maitland Griffins junior has progressed through the Knights pathways systems, including captaining the Jersey Flegg team into the 2022 grand final, on his way to making his NRL Debut against the Dolphins in Round 3, 2023 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Knights Head of Recruitment Peter O’Sullivan said he is delighted Cant has extended for an additional two years.
“Tom is a Novacastrian through and through, showing great commitment throughout his development from pathways into the NRL squad, “said O’Sullivan.
“We know there was strong interest and offers from other clubs, we are pleased Tom has chosen to remain a Knight and we look forward to him cementing a permanent spot in our NRL team.”
Head Coach Justin Holbrook shared the excitement of extending the likeable local junior workhorse.
“We are really pleased Tom will remain a Knight, he loves representing this community, his family and this footy club, “said Holbrook.
“He epitomises effort and determination, giving everything he has every day and representing our Newcastle Knights club values with great pride.
“Tom has impressed all the coaching staff with his leg speed and football intuition during the off-season training, his upgraded 2026 contract and extension until 2028 is a reward for effort.”
