nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has named his 24-man squad for our Indigenous Round clash with the Warriors at Moreton Daily Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The thirteen First Nations of north and north-western New South Wales will take pride of place on the Newcastle Knights new Indigenous Round Jersey, to be worn for the first time against the Warriors.
The jersey features the artwork of proud Worimi man, Gerard Black who has showcased the totems of the people and lands stretching from the Hawkesbury River to the Queensland border and into western NSW.
Read more about our 2022 Indigenous Jersey here.
The Knights will also join our supporters for the Queenlsand Members Event after full-time of the Warriors clash.
The event is exclusive for Queensland Members with all travelling players and staff set to attend.
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It's the first time since 2019 the Club has held the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event will take place at Moreton Daily Stadium at 6pm on Saturday night, one hour after the game concludes.
In team news, Enari Tuala replaces the injured Bradman Best (dislocated elbow) in the centres.
Jake Clifford also returns to the team to partner Anthony Milford in the halves for the first time with Adam Clune continuing to manage an ongoing knee injury.
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Hunter Imaging
2. Edrick Lee - Wests Group
3. Dane Gagai - Allara Learning
4. Enari Tuala - NBN News
5. Dominic Young - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
6. Anthony Milford - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
7. Jake Clifford - Guardian Safety Solutions
8. David Klemmer - M&J Chickens
9. Chris Randall - Century 21 Novocastrian
10. Daniel Saifiti - Brydens Lawyers
11. Tyson Frizell - Greg Tapp Printing
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - East Coast Building & Pest
13. Mitchell Barnett - A Plus Contracting
Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland - PalmerBet
15. Jacob Saifiti - Wests Group
16. Leo Thompson - Accolade Wines
17. Mathew Croker - Triple M
Extended Bench:
18. Simi Sasagi
19. Brodie Jones
20. Tex Hoy
21. Sauaso Sue
22. Pasami Saulo
23. Krystian Mapapalangi
24. Brayden Musgrove
DETAILS
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 12 -
home Team
Warriors
12th Position
away Team
Knights
13th Position
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe