Newcastle Knights Secure Dylan Brown with Historic $13 Million, 10-Year Deal

The record-breaking contract raises questions about salary cap balance, team dynamics, and long-term strategy for the NRL club.

Dylan Brown's $13 million, 10-year deal is the largest in NRL history, securing him as Newcastle's halfback despite limited experience in the position.
The Knights now allocate 23% of their salary cap to Brown and Kalyn Ponga, creating potential challenges in retaining and recruiting other players under the cap constraints.
Brown's signing is seen as a strategic move to retain Ponga, attract new talent, and build a premiership-ready roster around their marquee players.
Concerns have been raised about the team's forward depth, as well as the risks tied to Brown's long-term availability and potential injuries.
The deal is expected to reshape the NRL halfback market, with rival clubs likely to adjust player valuations and contract offers in response.