nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named a 22-man squad for their Thursday night clash against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium.
In team news, Tyson Gamble (thumb) and Leo Thompson (suspension) come out of the squad.
Captain Kalyn Ponga will return at fullback while Brodie Jones shifts to the front-row.
Young forward Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana is set to be the latest player inducted into the Knights honour roll, having been selected to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Born in Motootua, Samoa, the 21-year-old is another graduate of the pathways system and is set to become Knight No.360.
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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. Kyle McCarthy - Caltex
5. Fletcher Hunt - Newcastle Airport
6. Fletcher Sharpe - Hunter City Motor Group
7. Jack Cogger - M&J Chickens
8. Tyson Frizell - Honeywell Capital
9. Phoenix Crossland - Allara Learning
10. Brodie Jones - NBN News
11. Dylan Lucas - Bella Group Services
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - Etch Couriers
13. Mat Croker - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jayden Brailey - Guardian Safety Solutions
15. Tom Cant - Greg Tapp Printing
16. Jermaine McEwen - Hunter Imaging
17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana - Dandelion House
Extended Bench:
18. Jackson Hastings
19. Tyrone Thompson
20. Matthew Arthur
21. Wil Sullivan
22. Greg Marzhew
Details
Match: Knights v Sea Eagles
Round 14 -
home Team
Knights
15th Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
7th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
