nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 22 clash against the Penrith Panthers at BlueBet Stadium this Sunday afternoon.
In team news, Phoenix Crossland lines up alongside Tyson Gamble in the halves.
Fletcher Sharpe has been named on the wing while Jack Cogger shifts to the interchange bench.
Dylan Lucas returns to the centres for the injured Bradman Best (hamstring).
This weekend's game will form part of Women in League (WIL) Round as the game comes together to celebrate all the women who play their part in rugby league.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Fletcher Sharpe - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Dylan Lucas - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Tyson Gamble - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Phoenix Crossland - Bella Group Services
8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Jayden Brailey - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell (C) - Newcastle Private Hospital
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jack Cogger - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Jacob Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Mat Croker - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Tom Cant
19. Brodie Jones
20. Jackson Hastings
21. Will Pryce
22. Krystian Mapapalangi
DETAILS
Match: Panthers v Knights
Round 22 -
home Team
Panthers
2nd Position
away Team
Knights
14th Position
Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Penrith