nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for our battle against the Canberra Raiders this Sunday afternoon at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Hooker Jayden Brailey returns from concussion to lead the Knights out on home soil for the first time this year, along with hard working lock Kurt Mann who missed the Wests Tigers and Dolphins clashes due a shoulder tear.
Powerful winger Greg Marzhew will make his Knights debut, becoming player No. 343 and the ninth Club debutant this season.
O’Brien’s squad includes several players with injury concerns, medical staff will use the longer turnaround to give them every chance to take the field on Sunday.
The extended squad is a mixture of players fighting for NRL spots and players returning from injury, plus some young debutants backing up after strong debuts in the red and blue jersey.
This week 50 /50 raffle partner is Jennys Place, a not-for-profit community-based service established in Newcastle in 1977, providing direct relief and support to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and / or homelessness.
Gates and fan zone open at McDonald Jones Stadium at 11:15am. Jersey Flegg v Raiders kicks off at 11.30am, followed by NSW Cup Knights v Raiders at 1.35pm.
Kick off for the main game will be at 4:05pm.
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Lachlan Miller - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Hymel Hunt - M&J Chickens
3. Dane Gagai - PalmerBet
4. Bradman Best - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
5. Greg Marzhew - PKF
6. Tyson Gamble - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment
7. Jackson Hastings - Triple M
8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter Imaging
9. Jayden Brailey (C) - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Leo Thompson - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Brodie Jones - Balance Collective
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - The Wests Group
13. Kurt Mann - NBN
Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Jack Hetherington - Guardian Safety Solutions
16. Mat Croker - Bella Group Services
17. Jack Johns - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Dylan Lucas - Jenny's Place
19. Adam Clune
20. Thomas Cant
21. Enari Tuala
22. Tyson Frizell
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Raiders
Round 4 -
home Team
Knights
11th Position
away Team
Raiders
15th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle