nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Elimination Final against the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday night.
In team news, the side is unchanged to take on the Cowboys from the final round win over the Dolphins.
O'Brien: 'It's important we stay focused on the job'
The winner of Saturday's match will advance to play either the Melbourne Storm or the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in week two of the 2024 finals series.
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Fletcher Sharpe - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Jack Cogger - 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. Dylan Lucas - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Tyson Gamble - 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
19. Will Pryce
20. Jackson Hastings
21. Kyle McCarthy
22. Kai Pearce-Paul
DETAILS
Match: Cowboys v Knights
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
5th Position
away Team
Knights
8th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville