In 2008, Hilder joined the Newcastle Knights.

In 2010, Hilder won the Knights' Player of the Year award for being one of the most hardworking and consistent players in the team.

On 6 September 2013, Hilder re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract.

A few days after re-signing, Hilder made a return to first-grade — after being seldom used by Knights coach Wayne Bennett since early 2012 — in time to play all three of the Knights' finals games and scoring a try in his 100th Knights game and 200th NRL game against the Melbourne Storm.
These were the final few first-grade games of his career.

At the end of 2013, Hilder won the Knights' New South Wales Cup Players' Player award.

In September 2014, Hilder announced his retirement from rugby league, finishing up with 201 NRL appearances.
In 2008, Hilder joined the Newcastle Knights.
In 2010, Hilder won the Knights' Player of the Year award for being one of the most hardworking and consistent players in the team.
On 6 September 2013, Hilder re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract.
A few days after re-signing, Hilder made a return to first-grade — after being seldom used by Knights coach Wayne Bennett since early 2012 — in time to play all three of the Knights' finals games and scoring a try in his 100th Knights game and 200th NRL game against the Melbourne Storm. These were the final few first-grade games of his career.
At the end of 2013, Hilder won the Knights' New South Wales Cup Players' Player award.
In September 2014, Hilder announced his retirement from rugby league, finishing up with 201 NRL appearances.
Matt Hilder