Another piece in Newcastle's ongoing halves jigsaw puzzle has been revealed but less than a week out from pre-season training and Knights fans remain none the wiser about who their main playmakers will be for 2023.
Jake Clifford has now officially signed a two-year deal with Hull FC, joining former teammate Tex Hoy at the English Super League club and ending recent speculation about his playing future on Thursday via social media.
Clifford says "they made me feel like I was really wanted and that was a massive appealing factor for me".
His departure leaves room in the Knights' roster, however, a new arrival has yet to be announced despite being linked to the likes of Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers) and Reuben Garrick (Manly).
It's also been touted that Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga may consider a positional switch from fullback to five-eighth next season.
Broncos half Tyson Gamble is en route to the Knights while Adam Clune and Phoenix Crossland are still on the books.
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