The Newcastle Knights have reportedly poached Jacob Davis, who has been recognised as one of the best young talents in rugby league.
Aged 20, Davis is known as a hooker and played in the Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup for the Parramatta Eels this year, holding his own in both competitions.
It is understood that the Eels were keen to keep him at the club, but they have several up-and-coming juniors in the dummy-half position coming through the ranks.
One of them is Brad Arthur's son, Matt Arthur, who has signed a Top 30 contract for the 2026 season. They also have Brendan Hands and Joey Lussick.
With multiple options, the Newcastle Knights have swooped in and signed Davis to a one-year development contract, per Wide World of Sports.
This could very well turn into a Top 30 contract for the 2025 season, 12 months from now.
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Let's hope it doesn't come back to bite us.
He played a game in Cup and was well over matched, now he can develop but he is still super raw at 20.
I wonder whether the R&R committee decided to go with MA over him. All reports are that MA is a future talent and the club can't keep both.
No disrespect to Jacob but this article is misleading. I hope he does well but we would of been happy to let him take up an opp elsewhere.
We should sign Mapapalangi in a corresponding move.
Great call JB! Mapapalangi looks very good
A hooker Mmmm.
Well I guess his surname's not Arthur..
I suspect people are bursting at the seams to attack the "well somebody" over losing this kid.....but there is a reality involved and it seems to be recognised.....but I will say it anyway.....you can't keep them all!
Yep - just the Arthur's.
Except for the Arthur we didn't keep and plays for Manly...
Don't let reality ruin a good narrative though.
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