Knights in for battle as rivals circle Young
NEWCASTLE is facing a battle to keep boom winger Dominic Young as five rival clubs join the chase to secure the services of the flyer.
The Knights, who took a punt on the English outside back, are understood to have not yet tabled a formal extension to keep Young at the club.
It’s understood the Knights have expressed a desire to keep Young beyond his current deal, which expires at the end of 2023.
But without an offer from Newcastle to stay in the Hunter, Young is set to become one of the hottest November 1 prospects when he hits the open market in two weeks.
Young’s management has had informal talks with five rival clubs already, four of which are Sydney-based clubs.
All five are waiting for Young to return from his Rugby League World Cup duties for England, when face-toface contract talks will take place.
Young’s stocks are only set to rise after an impressive twotry performance for England against Samoa in the opening match of the World Cup. Young cemented his NRL credentials in 2022, his first full season at NRL level, with 14 tries and 78 tackle busts from 20 games, and an average of 134m per game.
The Knights picked up the 200cm flyer on a three-year deal in 2020 from English Super League side Huddersfield.
Before moving to Australia, the towering winger made his senior debut for the Giants as a 17-year old.
He joins other wingers offcontract from November 1 including Herbie Farnworth, Reuben Garrick, Daniel Tupou, Maika Sivo, Brian To’o, Dean Ieremia, Charlie Staines and George Jennings.