Newcastle Knights favor signing Sandon Smith, potentially shifting player roles, impacting Kalyn Ponga's position.
The Newcastle Knights are believed to be the favourites to snare Roosters discard Sandon Smith, and reportedly view him as their next hooker. But could the Knights want him to play in the halves so Fletcher Sharpe can move into his preferred role of fullback? And what does that mean for Kalyn Ponga?
Phil Rothfield revealed on Triple M radio this week that Smith was set to meet with Newcastle officials on Wednesday to potentially finalise a contract, after being told he was free to leave the Roosters early. Smith was sensational for the Roosters at the start of the year, but has been forced to play reserve-grade after Sam Walker made his return from injury.
When you add in Daly Cherry-Evans' expected arrival in Bondi in 2026, Smith has...