Playing Career
Born in Narooma, New South Wales, Houston played his junior football for the Narooma Devils before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Houston played for the Dragons' Premier League reserve-grade team in 2006. In Round 3 of the 2007 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Dragons against the North Queensland Cowboys.
In 2007, Houston signed a contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2008. In Round 13 of the 2008 NRL season, Houston made his first appearance as a captain due to Knights regular captain Kurt Gidley and vice-captain Steve Simpson being unavailable for the match.
In March 2010, Houston was served with a notice to attend court on charges of supplying ecstasy and cocaine. He voluntarily terminated his contract with the Knights. On 17 December 2010, Houston was cleared of all charges. He then officially signed a new 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights on 23 December 2010.
On 31 July 2012, Houston re-signed with the Knights for 2 years.
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