The nib Newcastle Knights are back at McDonald Jones Stadium for the family-friendly timeslot of Sunday afternoon football, taking on the Warriors.
Fresh off a win over the Dolphins last start, the side will look to notch back-to-back wins in front of the Hunter faithful.
See the two squads below plus the key match-up and stats ahead of Round 9
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v WARRIORS
Date: Sunday 5 May
Gates/Fan Zone open: 11:15am
NSW Cup kick-off: 11:30am
NRL kick-off: 2:00pm
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since: 1995
Knights: 24
Warriors: 25
Draws: 1
GAME DAY INFORMATION
It's KIDS GO FREE** round so bring the whole family along to McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday.
Tickets: Purchase here
Membership: Play your part
Merchandise: Show your colours
50/50 Charity Partner: Ronald McDonald House
Match Day Sponsor: McDonalds
*All Juniors aged 4 and over need a ticket for entry, you can purchase a free Junior ticket for every paying Adult ticket, select the Kids Go Free ticket type. This offer is available to ticket purchasers only.
*Kids on field has been cancelled due to the impending weather
TEAMS
Match: Knights v Warriors
Round 9 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 David ArmstrongFullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Greg MarzhewWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Warriors is number 4 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari TualaWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson GambleFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson HastingsHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Knights is number 15 Daniel SaifitiProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix CrosslandInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jed CartwrightInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie JonesInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Knights is number 19 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 21 Thomas CantReplacement for Warriors is number 16 Jacob Laban
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
TEAM NEWS
UPDATE: Coach Adam O'Brien confirmed on Saturday that Jacob Saifiti (leg) won't play, with Jack Hetherington coming straight into the side in his return from suspension.
TUESDAY: Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien named his 22-man squad for their Round 9 clash against the Warriors.
The team is unchanged from the side which took on the Dolphins last Sunday.
For the Warriors, back-rower Kurt Capewell returns from a throat injury and Bunty Afoa is set to play after time out with a hamstring injury.
That bumps rookie Jacob Laban back to the bench, while Paul Roache and Zyon Maiu'u drop out of the side.
Gamble: 'He's only scratching the surface'
FORM GUIDE
The Knights bounced back last start to come away with a 18-14 victory against the Dolphins.
The side have won two of their last three at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Meanwhile, the Warriors were defeated 27-24 last round by the Gold Coast Titans.
KEY MATCH-UP
Dane Gagai v Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: What a battle in the centres this match-up looms on Sunday afternoon.
Gagai has been at his consistent best in 2024 with 30 tackle breaks. The centre scored a try and kicked three goals against the Dolphins last round.
The Knights will look to contain the dangerous Tuivasa-Sheck who boasts a lethal step plus has averaged 185 run metres to start the season.
Armstrong: 'It's been unreal'
STAT ATTACK
The Knights won the last game between the two Clubs in Newcastle with a 34-24 result last season.
Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored five tries in four games against the Warriors.
Knights goalkickers have landed 25 of their 26 attempts at goal in 2024.
