Newcastle Knicks NRL fans were left stunned today after the club’s head coach, Jason Halstrom, officially filed for divorce from his wife, Natalie Halstrom. The shock announcement came just hours before the team’s final training session, sending waves of speculation and emotion across the rugby league community.
In a brief statement released through the club, Coach Halstrom thanked fans for their support and acknowledged that the decision was “one of the most difficult moments of his life.”
> “This is a deeply personal matter,” he said. “After months of private reflection, I felt it was necessary for both Natalie and myself to move forward in different directions. My commitment to the Knicks and our players remains unchanged.”
Sources within the organization said players were “blindsided” by the timing, with several senior members reportedly checking in on their coach’s wellbeing after the announcement.
Fans quickly flooded social media with messages of shock, sympathy, and support.
Many praised Halstrom for his transparency, while others expressed concern about how the emotional strain might affect the Knicks’ campaign.
Club officials have asked the public to respect the family’s privacy, emphasizing that Halstrom will continue his coaching duties while receiving full support from team management.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as the coach prepares to address the media and explain the deeper reasons behind his decision… see more.
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