The Newcastle Knights have extended the contract of utility Tyler Randell by two years it was announced by the club on Friday afternoon.

The 22-year-old is set to play his second game in the NRL after being named on an extended bench for Saturday’s match against the Warriors at Hunter Stadium.

"It is definitely very exciting to agree to stay here for another two years,” Randell said.

"I don’t want to be playing anywhere else except the Newcastle Knights.”

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