Justin Holbrook's appointment as Knights coach this week may save the halfback career of new recruit Sandon Smith.

In a curious move, the Knights signed Smith a couple of weeks ago and promptly let it be known he would be moved to hooker - before they had a coach.

But Holbrook is known to be a fan of Smith, having worked with him at the Roosters for the past couple of years, and believes he has plenty to offer at halfback.

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Given the Knights' major problems in the halves in recent seasons, a Smith-Dylan Brown combination would give the team a fresh look for 2026.

The club has released Jackson Hastings, Jack Cogger and Jake Arthur - three players who played halfback in this season's doomed campaign - and there is no heir apparent.

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