Wakefield Trinity have put their faith in emerging hooker Mason Teague to fill the sizeable void Tyson Smoothy will leave behind at the end of the season.

Trinity confirmed Smoothy's impending departure on Monday morning before unveiling the former Dolphins man as his successor.

The 23-year-old will join Wakefield on a two-year deal after a season with Queensland Cup outfit Burleigh Bears.

Teague made eight NRL appearances for the Dolphins but has not played at the highest level since 2024.

Daryl Powell has made another addition for 2027. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

placeholder image — Daryl Powell has made another addition for 2027. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

The significance of the opportunity to join a club on the up is not lost on Teague.

"I'm really excited to come over to Super League for the next two seasons," said the Cook Islands international.

"Wakefield are an incredibly strong club who are really going places and going well this year. I hope I can add to that upon joining.

"With the signings the club have made for next season, I know this club can kick on again.

"I know the fanbase at Wakefield really gets behind the team and I can't wait to meet all the fans."

Teague will link up with fellow new faces Cameron Smith, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Emre Guler in Daryl Powell's ever-improving squad next year.

The former Penrith Panthers junior, who is also capable of playing at loose forward, has impressed Wakefield with the qualities they believe make him a natural addition.

"We believe in Mason we have found the perfect fit for our team and the way we play," said Powell.

"He's a quality player and is right at the top of all of our data analysis. He comes highly recommended from all the character references we have gathered from Australia.

"We're delighted to bring him to Wakefield Trinity to continue the development of what we believe is an outstanding team of not just now but the future."