Newcastle Knights Sign Dylan Brown to Record 10-Year, $13 Million Deal

The Knights are banking on Brown to transition from five-eighth to halfback in a high-stakes gamble on the richest contract in NRL history.

Dylan Brown will join the Newcastle Knights on a 10-year deal worth $13-14 million, the longest and most lucrative contract in NRL history.
Brown, primarily a five-eighth for Parramatta, is expected to take on the halfback role despite limited experience in the position, raising questions among experts and former players.
Club legends, including Andrew and Matthew Johns, have expressed skepticism about Brown's ability to succeed as a primary playmaker, while others, like Kurt Gidley, believe he can thrive under the added responsibility.
The deal reflects Newcastle's urgent need for stability in the halves and their commitment to building a dynamic partnership between Brown and star fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Critics have noted the risks of a decade-long contract, but some argue that rising salary caps could make the deal more economical in its later years.