The Newcastle Knights is pleased to announce the signing of Rory Kostjasyn, who joins the Club on a 2-year contract.

Kostjasyn grew up on the Central Coast but joined the Melbourne Storm in 2010, where he made his NRL debut and played 32 games.

Kostjasyn moved to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2013, playing 93 matches and winning a premiership in 2015.

The 29-year-old plays at hooker, lock and also in the halves.

โ€œIโ€™m looking forward to getting to the Club and seeing all of the young guys tear in and improve on what theyโ€™ve built this year,โ€ Kostjasyn said.

โ€œItโ€™s an exciting time and thereโ€™s going to be some hard work.

โ€œItโ€™s been seven years since Iโ€™ve lived close to family and friends, so Iโ€™m looking forward to coming back.โ€

Coach Nathan Brown has singled out Kostjasynโ€™s experience and leadership as great gains for the Club.

โ€œWe are pleased we can bring Rory back to the region after a number of years away,โ€ he said.

โ€œHe is a natural football player who knows how to prepare and knows how to win.

โ€œRory joins the Club after playing in two successful systems at the Storm and Cowboys.

โ€œHe will provide strong leadership and be able to educate our young side.โ€

Kostjasyn officially joins the Club when pre-season commences on November 1.

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