“We have been very pleased with the work that Mat has put in this year to push his way back into the NRL side,” Flanagan said.
“He is a talented and versatile outside back who we are confident will continue to improve his game.”
The Knights have re-signed playmaker Tyson Gamble to a new two-year deal through to the end of the 2026 season.
Gamble has played 32 games for the Knights since joining the club at the start of last year from the Brisbane Broncos.
“Tyson’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious for everyone around him, he plays with a toughness that has earned the respect of his teammates and this community,” said Knights director of football Peter Parr.
“This selfless attitude Tyson brings to our club has meant extending his contract was an easy decision, we are delighted he will remain a Newcastle Knight.”
Veteran playmaker Chad Townsend will join the Roosters in 2025 on a one-year deal.
A premiership winner with the Sharks in 2016, Townsend has racked up 258 NRL games across his 14-year career.
He will join the Roosters after playing out his third and final season with the Nortj Queensland Cowboys.
“It’s great to be adding Chad’s experience to our 2025 roster, and we look forward to welcoming him to the club later this year,” said Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson.
The Panthers have announced that Daine Laurie has re-signed with the club for the 2025 season.
The 23-year-old has played in 55 NRL games since his debut in 2021 and has been rewarded for his improvement under coach Shane Flanagan with a new two-year deal.
