NRL Squad Update: Round 3

nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced the squad to 19 for Saturday night's clash against the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium.

Dylan Lucas, Tyrone Thompson and Will Pryce come out of the team this week.

Tom Cant moves into the back row for his first NRL game of 2025, while Jermaine McEwen will make his NRL debut and become Knight #355 from the bench.

Kyle McCarthy is set to be the squad's 18th player, with Matt Arthur the remaining reserve on the extended bench.

See the squad below:

Team List

1. Kalyn Ponga (c) - East Coast Building and Pest

2. James Schiller - Palmerbet

3. Dane Gagai - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment

4. Bradman Best - Caltex

5. Greg Marzhew - Newcastle Airport

6. Fletcher Sharpe - Hunter City Motor Group

7. Jack Cogger - M&J Chickens

8. Jacob Saifiti - Honeywell Capital

9. Phoenix Crossland - Allara Learning

10. Brodie Jones - NBN News

16. Dylan Lucas - Hunter Imaging

12. Tyson Frizell - Etch Couriers

13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce

Interchange:

14. Jayden Brailey - Guardian Safety Solutions

15. Jack Hetherington - Greg Tapp Printing

17. Mat Croker - Dandelion House

19. Jermaine McEwen - Bella Group Services

Extended Bench:

18. Kyle McCarthy

21. Matt Arthur

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