"Small enough to care, big enough to deliver."
About SP Sports
“Player management is not just about signing a contract — it is about building a career and achieving your goals on and off the field.”
SP Sports stands apart in the player management market by focusing on quality over quantity. By selectively working with only the very best talent, SP Sports ensures that each player receives individual attention and bespoke planning. When you’re managed by SP Sports, you’re managed directly by an agent who is hands-on and fully committed to your playing career. Whether you’re an emerging young player chasing your first opportunity, an established NRL player striving to elevate your game and reach personal milestones, or a senior NRL player aiming to finish on the highest possible note. More than just managing a career on the field, we help build a fulfilling life after the final whistle blows, with the right financial expertise to ensure your transition into post-sport success is as intentional and rewarding as your playing days.
Services
“At SP Sports, support is built around the player — focused, expert, and aligned with your ambition. No overpromises. Just outcomes.”
Contract Negotiation, Done Right
At SP Sports, we approach contracts with precision, transparency, and purpose. Whilst respecting NRL clubs and their representatives — but make no mistake, our loyalty is to the player.
Delivering the best possible outcome in what is often a highly emotional and complex process — and doing it with the professionalism and calm confidence our players deserve.
Not Your Coach — Your Edge
As your player manager, we manage you off the field - but we're also here to help you on it. What we offer is something different — a trusted sounding board to check in on how you’re feeling, to help clear the noise, and to get you in the right frame of mind to perform at your best. Yes, we can break down your game statistically and identify areas for improvement — but true performance isn’t just physical. Winning starts in the mind, and SP Sports is here to help you sharpen both.
More Than Management — Support That Goes Beyond the Game
Elite players need more than talent to succeed — they need the right support off the field to stay focused on it. From filing tax returns and moving clubs, to handling legal matters or building a long-term financial plan, SP Sports delivers exactly what you need. Whether it’s done in-house or through our trusted network of proven professionals, built over 25+ years in financial services — SP Sports has you covered.
When the boots come off, our service continues — helping you step confidently into life beyond the game.
🧾 Contracts | 🏆 Career Goals | 🏠 Lifestyle | 💼 Finance | 🎯 Life After Sport
Player Agent
Backed by 25+ years in financial markets, I bring the same discipline, negotiation skill, deep research, and client-first performance to the NRL — because managing a professional playing career deserves nothing less.
Ernie Santone
Financial Expertise Meets Player Management
With a background in equity trading, research, and private client management, Ernie brings sharp negotiation skills, ethical decision-making, and strong relationship management to player representation. Through experience and understanding the psychology of financial markets — staying composed under pressure and making informed decisions— he now applies the same discipline and insight to managing athletes and their careers.
Focused on the Whole Athlete
Ernie manages more than contracts. He helps guide players through every stage of their career — from first professional deals to retirement planning. With a personalised and disciplined approach, Ernie ensures each player is supported with real expertise and long-term planning tailored to their goals.
