The remarkable career of Warren’s rugby league rookie took a sudden turn in an amazing second half comeback by the lowly placed Newcastle Knights on Thursday night 5 June.

Trailing by a 16 point deficit things looked grim against a dominant Manly Sea Eagles . His side produced a stunning second half turn around sparked by some Fletcher Hunt magic, winning 26 to 22 in golden point extra time.

On 54 minutes Jack Cogger launched a bomb from 40 metres out and Fletcher Hunt flew through the air to take the catch then raced away for the Knights' second try.

Hunt left Clayton Faulalo clutching at thin air and brought the home fans to their feet as the home team continued its revival. Dane Gagai converts.

The Warren winger grabbed the ball from mid-air to scorch over and the atmosphere was palpable in the stands at James McDonald Stadium.

It rattled Manly and eventually the match went into golden point sudden death at 22 all.

Then on 83 minutes the Knights went left on the last tackle and Kalyn Ponga launched a bomb.

Fletcher Hunt jumps Afl style to set up Newcastle's second try. [IMAGE: NRL]

Fletcher Hunt flew above the pack and tapped the ball back to Ponga who raced away for the match-winner.

The Knights have completed a stunning comeback from 16-0 down to win 26-22 - their biggest comeback since 2007.

It arrested a slide down the ladder for Newcastle who now are in striking distance of the eight.

Fletcher Hunt told Channel 9 ‘’It was unreal."

The bush rookie told TV viewers how he loved playing with his team mates and wanted to stay at Newcastle.

"I would love to stay with the Knights into the future, learn more and I am enjoying the game."

In just his 4^th NRL game the Warren Bulldog endeared himself to fans recalling his days in his hometown “It was all about fishing and footy, hope everybody in Warren was watching and had a beer cheering for me.’’