Nov 4th, 2019

Nov 4th, 2019

One of the most improved players in the NRL, utility back Hymel Hunt, has been rewarded for a stellar season with a new two-year deal at Newcastle.

Hunt quit Souths at the end of last season to move to the Knights, backing himself with just a low budget one-year contract.

But Hunt had a breakout year and was the only Newcastle player to feature in all 24 games.

The powerful 25-year-old Kiwi scored nine tries along the way, second only to the freakish Kalyn Ponga, who bagged 11.

Hunt also impressed the Knights with his attitude off the field and has been given an upgraded contract that will see him remain at the Knights until the end of the 2021 season.