nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for our first home clash against the Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium tomorrow night.
Jack Johns is a late withdrawal to the side due to injury with East Maitland junior Tom Cant coming into the 17 for his NRL debut and becoming Knight #342.
Having progressed through the pathways system and captaining the Jersey Flegg Cup 2022 Grand Final team, Cant has impressed in the pre-season to earn his first shot in the top grade.
The 20-year-old joins fellow debutants Ryan Rivett (Knight #341) and Dylan Lucas (Knight #340) on the bench.
Also, Dane Gagai and Jackson Hastings will Co-Captain the side for Round 3 in Dane's 150th game for the Newcastle Knights.
AOB on debutants selection, captains and Dolphins preview
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Lachlan Miller - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Hymel Hunt - M&J Chickens
3. Dane Gagai (C) - PalmerBet
4. Bradman Best - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
5. Dom Young - PKF
6. Tyson Gamble - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment
7. Jackson Hastings (C) - Triple M
8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter Imaging
9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Jack Hetherington - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Brodie Jones - Balance Collective
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - The Wests Group
13. Leo Thompson - NBN
Interchange:
14. Ryan Rivett - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Mat Croker - Guardian Safety Solutions
22. Tom Cant - Bella Group Services
17. Dylan Lucas - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Enari Tuala
20. Oryn Keeley
DETAILS:
Match: Knights v Dolphins
Round 3 -
home Team
Knights
14th Position
away Team
Dolphins
2nd Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
