Ultimate Guide: NRL Round 16 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Thu 13 Jun 2024, 05:32 PM

The nib Newcastle Knights are back at McDonald Jones Stadium for a Sunday afternoon blockbuster against the reigning premiers, the Penrith Panthers.

After coming close to a victory against Melbourne last start, the side will look to bounce back and take down the Panthers in front of the Hunter faithful.

It's Beanie for Brain Cancer Round as we come together to raise important funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation, plus all three grades will take to the field across the day.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v PENRITH PANTHERS

Date: Sunday 16 June

NRL kick-off: 4:05pm

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium

The match will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.

GAME DAY INFORMATION

We've broken down everything you need to know ahead of kick-off to make sure you enjoy your footy.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 1988

Played: 55

Knights: 24

Panthers: 27

Draws: 4

TEAMS

Round 15 - Round 15 - Sunday 16 Jun

Full Time

Knights

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 21 Brad Schneider
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Panthers is number 18 Luke Sommerton
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Knights is number 16 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Panthers is number 20 Liam Martin
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Panthers is number 23 Trent Toelau

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Mat Croker

Replacement for Panthers is number 19 Mavrik Geyer

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:41 PM

TEAM NEWS

In team news, Bradman Best and Daniel Saifiti have been named to return against the Panthers.

Fletcher Sharpe retains his spot in the No.1 jersey after an impressive debut against Melbourne.

Co-captain Jayden Brailey will run out for his 50th Knights game this weekend.

For the Panthers, Dylan Edwards is named to play following the quad injury which denied him an Origin debut last week and kept him out of Round 14.

Jack Cole is again the preferred partner to Jarome Luai in the halves, while representative back-rower Liam Martin is a chance of making his comeback from an ankle injury after being included in the wider reserves.

BEANIE FOR BRAIN CANCER ROUND

It's Beanie for Brain Cancer Round as we come together to raise important funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation

Holding a special place in the NRL calendar each year, Beanie for Brain Cancer Round brings together Rugby League clubs, players, and fans alike to raise crucial funds for brain cancer through the sale of beanies online, at NRL matches and select retail outlets.

More than one million beanies have been sold since the first Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, helping MHF raise more than $30 million for brain cancer research and patient support.

The Big Three trek will once again take place alongside Beanie for Brain Cancer Round with 64 trekkers set to walk 150 kilometres from Sydney to Newcastle over three days raising funds and awareness for brain cancer.

Supporters are being urged to help raise much needed funds by buying a beanie or donating to the Mark Hughes Foundation. More information is available at markhughesfoundation.com.au.