Luke Keary has just finished his final rugby league season, recently wrapping up his Super League contract with Catalans.
Despite what was largely a disappointing season in the English Super League, it hasn’t stopped Keary from being courted for his services.
The former Roosters playmaker and NRL multiple premiership winner has reportedly been approached by the Newcastle Knights, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Knights want Keary to come on board in a coaching role to help develop their halves and attack, which was the worst in the NRL in 2025 — by a long way.
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After the recent appointment of Justin Holbrook to replace axed coach Adam O’Brien, the Knights are looking at a significant restructure coming off a wooden spoon season.
Both Holbrook and Knights director of football Chris James have previously worked with Keary at the Sydney Roosters and are said to be huge admirers of the playmaker’s football knowledge.
A three-time premiership winner, Keary has now retired from playing at age 33 and is reportedly keen to pursue a role within rugby league, making the Knights’ offer appealing.
While Newcastle’s attack was woeful in 2025, they do have the makings of an elite attacking outfit.
Mainstay superstar Kalyn Ponga remains an attacking maestro, while young gun Fletcher Sharpe showed promise shuffling between the number one and six jerseys before injury cut his season short.
Added to that are big-name recruits Dylan Brown and Sandon Smith, with Smith rumoured to be considered for a hooking role in the Hunter, giving the Knights the makings of an exceptional spine for 2026.
The Knights are moving quickly to capitalise on their recruitment and promise, knowing that after a wooden spoon season, they need fast improvement.
Keary may just be the addition they need to help unlock their halves and sharpen their attack — a move that could go a long way toward delivering Newcastle fans a long-awaited return to consistent finals football.