nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has named his 22-man squad for our battle against the Penrith Panthers at BlueBet Stadium.
Greg Marzhew returns to the wing with Enari Tuala included in the extended bench along with Brodie Jones.
Phoenix Crossland will play his 50th NRL match, after progressing through our pathways system and debuting at just 19 years old in Round 16, 2019.
Lachlan Fitzgibbon is unavailable for selection due a Category One concussion from last week's match against the Roosters.
NSW Blues backrower Tyson Frizell will be assessed following Origin tomorrow night.
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Dom Young - 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. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Leo Thompson - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Tyson Frizell (C) - A Plus Contracting
12. Dylan Lucas - The Wests Group
13. Adam Elliott - NBN
Interchange:
14. Kurt Mann - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Jacob Saifiti - Guardian Safety Solutions
16. Jack Hetherington - Bella Group Services
17. Mat Croker - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Brodie Jones
19. Enari Tuala
20. Lachlan Miller
21. Jack Johns
22. Adam Clune
DETAILS
Match: Panthers v Knights
Round 17 -
home Team
Panthers
2nd Position
away Team
Knights
14th Position
Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Penrith