NRL Squad Update: Sharks v Knights

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for their Round 24 clash against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at PointsBet Stadium this Sunday afternoon. 

Young outside-back Kyle McCarthy has been called up to make his NRL debut in the centres, replacing Dylan Lucas, to become Knight #352.

McCarthy is another product of the Knights pathways system having had strong seasons in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions.

There are no further changes to the team to take on the Sharks. Tom Cant and Will Pryce remain on the extended bench.

See the squad below:

TEAM LIST

1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing

2. Fletcher Sharpe - Allara Learning

3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading

22. Kyle McCarthy - 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. Mat Croker - M&J Chickens

16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House

17. Brodie Jones - Hardy's

Extended Bench:

18. Tom Cant

21. Will Pryce

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