The Mole: Newcastle on the verge of signing Hymel Hunt

The Knights are poised to continue their build-up for 2019 by signing powerful Souths winger Hymel Hunt.

The 24-year-old Hunt has been a regular in Anthony Seibold’s team this season and is playing the best football of his career.

But he remains unsigned for next season and WWOS has learned he may have agreed to terms with the Knights in recent days.

With youngster Kalyn Ponga and veteran Mitchell Pearce calling the shots, the Knights already have a formidable backline and have added Edrick Lee and Jesse Ramien (both from Cronulla) to their roster.

Hunt would give them even more fire power out wide next season.

Souths are looking at several outside backs themselves, headed by Broncos giant Corey Oates.

But it is believed the Rabbitohs are considering switching Oates to the back row to replace NSW State of Origin star Angus Chricton, who is off to the Roosters in 2019.