LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Newcastle Knights are exploring the possibility of hiring an AFL legend as they finalize their coaching staff under Justin Holbrook for the upcoming 2026 NRL season.
In their efforts, the Knights have already added Brett White and Steve Hales from the Gold Coast Titans and Manly Sea Eagles to their coaching team. They are now specifically searching for a kicking-specialist coach.
Among the candidates being considered is former Sydney Swans icon Nick Davis, as reported by The Daily Telegraph.
Additionally, John Strange, the head coach for the Sydney Roosters NRLW, is also a name linked to the kicking-specialist role.
Davis, who played 71 matches for Collingwood and 97 for the Swans between 1999 and 2008, expressed his desire to transition into full-time NRL coaching after leaving the Swans' coaching staff following a 15-year tenure. He has prior coaching experience with organizations such as the Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters, and NSW Waratahs in rugby union.
"It's been something that's been building up since the start of this year," Davis remarked.