Cooper Votano signs with Newcastle Knights for 2027 season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Cooper Votano has signed a contract to return to the Newcastle Knights for the 2027 season. The 18-year-old fullback, previously part of the Melbourne Storm pathways system, had been a standout player while progressing through the Knights' ranks. After leaving the Knights at the end of 2025, he is now set to compete in the SG Ball Cup competition. The Knights are keen to continue developing young talent, with Votano expected to progress towards a potential NRL debut in the coming years. His brother, Connor, has recently signed a two-year deal with the Canterbury Bulldogs.
- •Cooper Votano signs with Newcastle Knights for the 2027 season.
- •He previously left the Knights to join Melbourne Storm.
- •Votano will compete in the SG Ball Cup to begin 2027.
- •His brother Connor recently joined the Canterbury Bulldogs on a two-year contract.
- •Newcastle Knights aim to develop their young players for the future.
- 10:26 PMZero Tackle NRL — Brother of recent Bulldogs recruit makes contract call
"The brothers are both destined for long NRL careers.
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