Newcastle have signed Sandon Smith until the end of 2029, after the former Rooster was granted a release from the final year of his contract.

Grand Final NRL Oct 05 7:30pm AEST FT Storm 22 Broncos 26 MATCH CENTRE *Odds are current as of 27th October 2025, 8:53pm AEST VIEW ALL SCORES WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

The Gosford junior had fallen out of favour at the tri-colours, with Hugo Savala preferred while Daly Cherry-Evans recruitment speculation continues.

Smith, who was contracted until the end of 2026, now heads to the Hunter where he’s tipped to play in the halves with fellow recruit Dylan Brown.

“Being a Central Coast junior who represented t

See Full Page