The nib Newcastle Knights are back on the road after back-to-back wins, with a crucial Round 19 trip to Sydney's Northern Beaches to face the Sea Eagles awaiting the squad this week.
Coming off the back of a gritty win over the Raiders, the Knights will be looking to continue building as the run towards finals looms in the near-future.
With the Knights sitting 9th on for and against and Manly clinging to a top eight position by a single point, the clash is set to be hugely important for both sides, despite the loss of a number of stars to Origin duty.
| Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights | |
| Date: | Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Venue: | 4 Pines Park, Brookvale |
| NRL Kick Off: | 4:05pm AEST |
The match will be shown live on Channel Nine, 9Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.
Head to Head
Since: 1988
Played: 59
Knights: 23
Sea Eagles: 35
Draws: 1
Team Lists
Match: Sea Eagles v Knights
Round 19 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom TrbojevicFullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Knights is number 2 Krystian Mapapalangi
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy TalauCentre for Knights is number 3 Dylan Lucas
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Knights is number 4 Thomas Cant
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi HopoateWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Will Pryce
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamie HumphreysHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa SipleyProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh AloiaiProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Nathan BrownLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Clayton FaulaloInterchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Gordon Chan Kum TongInterchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Caleb NavaleInterchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 21 Ben CondonReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Hetherington
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Team News
With a number of players unavailable due to State of Origin duties, Adam O'Brien has named a new-look squad set to head south to the Northern Beaches.
Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Bradman Best come out of the backline, with Fletcher Sharpe returning to fullback in his skipper's absence.
Tom Cant will make his first appearance of the year in the centres, making up a new-look centre pairing with Dylan Lucas.
Krystian Mapapalangi has also been drafted into the team on the wing.
Jackson Hastings will line up at halfback for what is set to be his 100th NRL game, while Mat Croker has been named on the bench for his 50th game in the red and blue jumper.
Meanwhile, with Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic captaining their respective states, Manly have named Jamie Humphreys and Clayton Faulalo to make their NRL debuts.
Tom Trbojevic also shifts back to fullback, after returning from injury in the centres last week.
Form Guide
With the Knights coming off back to back wins, confidence will be sky-high in the Newcastle camp.
The Knights have outlasted Parramatta and Canberra in their last two starts, with each game going down to the wire in a positive sign the side is battle-hardened heading into some big games at the back end of the year.
The Knights are now level with the top eight, with the Club currently sitting in 9th with only points differential keeping Adam O'Brien's side out of the top eight.
Match Highlights: Knights v Raiders
Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles managed to scrape home with a thrilling 21-20 golden point win over the Cowboys last week, with Anthony Seibold's team 7th on the ladder, just one point ahead of the Knights.
Key Match Up
Haumole Olakau'atu vs Kai Pearce-Paul
These two gun back rowers will be critical to their side's chances this weekend.
After being overlooked for Origin III in favour of Mitch Barnett, Olakau'atu will return to Club football with a point to prove this weekend.
His opposite number in Pearce-Paul has been one of the finds of the season since arriving from the UK, establishing himself as an emerging talent on the Knights edge.
Stat Attack
- Knights halfback Jackson Hastings will play his 100th NRL Game
- Mat Croker will play his 50th Knights game
- The Knights have won four of their past five away games.
Watch at Wests
If you're not travelling to the peninsula, the best place to watch the game is Wests New Lambton!
You can watch the game live and loud on the big screen, with Full Members enjoying a $5 Happy Hour from 4-6pm.
Not a member? Social membership is free and ensures seamless club entry pre and post-game, and you can sign up online today.
