nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named a 21-man squad for their Sunday afternoon clash against the Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium.
In team news, Jack Cogger, Jack Hetherington and Adam Elliott are unavailable due to injury.
James Schiller has also withdrawn from the squad due to the mandatory 11-day standown following a concussion in Round 5.
Kyle McCarthy comes into the side onto the wing while Phoenix Crossland moves to halfback.
Kai Pearce-Paul returns from suspension and Jayden Brailey shifts to the starting No.9 position.
Matt Arthur and Tyrone Thompson will make their Club debuts from the bench becoming Knight #356 and #357.
To ensure you have a seamless game-day experience, here’s everything you need to know before heading to McDonald Jones Stadium.
See the squad below:
Team List
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - East Coast Building and Pest
2. Kyle McCarthy - 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. Phoenix Crossland - M&J Chickens
8. Brodie Jones - Honeywell Capital
9. Jayden Brailey - Allara Learning
10. Leo Thompson - NBN News
11. Tom Cant - Bella Group Services
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - Etch Couriers
13. Tyson Frizell - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Matt Arthur - Guardian Safety Solutions
15. Tyrone Thompson - Greg Tapp Printing
16. Jermaine McEwen - Hunter Imaging
17. Mat Croker - Dandelion House
Extended Bench:
18. Paul Bryan
19. Jackson Hastings
20. Riley Jones
21. Francis Manuleleua
Details
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
13th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
8th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
