Defend the Kingdom: NRL Round 24 & NRLW Round 4 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Sun 13 Aug 2023, 12:20 PM

It's Member Appreciation Round and we've got a huge double header lined up for this Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Off the back of five straight wins, the NRL side return home to take on the Bulldogs looking to reclaim a spot in the top eight.

Meanwhile, our NRLW side play beforehand in a huge top of the table clash against the Gold Coast Titans.

nib NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS NRL v CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS NRL

nib NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS NRLW v GOLD COAST TITANS NRLW

Date: Sunday, August 13th

NRLW Kick-off: 1:50pm

NRL Kick-off: 4:05pm

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

The match will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.

GAME DAY INFORMATION

Game Day itinerary: See here

Gates/Fan Zone open: 11:15am

NSW Cup Kick-off: 11:30am

NRLW Kick: 1:50pm

NRL kick-off: 4:05pm

Merchandise: Show your colours

Membership: 3 Game Membership

Tickets: Purchase here

50-50 Charity Partner: Nova for Women and Children

Match Day Sponsor: McDonald Jones Homes

NRL HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 1988

Knights: 25

Bulldogs: 28

Draws: 1

NRLW HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 2021

Knights: 1

Titans: 1

NRL TEAMS

Round 24 - Round 24 - Sunday 13 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Knights is number 4 Enari Tuala

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Bulldogs is number 15 Luke Thompson

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle Flanagan
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Liam Knight
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Knights is number 22 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Harrison Edwards

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Hayze Perham
Reserve for Knights is number 15 Brodie Jones

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:41 AM

NRL TEAM NEWS

Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien named his 22-man squad for our Members Appreciation Round clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

In the one change to the team from last round's victory against the Dolphins, newly re-signed outside-back Enari Tuala moves into the team to replace injured centre Bradman Best (adductor).

For the Bulldogs, Englishman Luke Thompson will play his first NRL game of the season, replacing Harrison Edwards on the bench in the only change to the side that beat the Dolphins before the bye.

NRLW TEAMS

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 13 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher

Winger for Titans is number 2 Karina Brown
Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker

Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail Roache

Centre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
Winger for Knights is number 5 Jasmin Strange

Winger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Sienna Lofipo

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Simone Karpani

Prop for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins

Hooker for Titans is number 14 Brittany Breayley-Nati
Prop for Knights is number 10 Rima Butler

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Felila Kia

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Lock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita Maynard

Interchange for Titans is number 9 Lauren Brown
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla Romaniuk

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Stephanie Hancock
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Laishon Albert-Jones

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Rilee Jorgensen
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Tayla Predebon

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Laikha Clarke

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Viena Tinao

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Sophie Buller

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/13/2023 7:26:06 AM

NRLW TEAM NEWS

NRLW Head Coach Ronald Griffiths named his 22-woman squad for our Member Appreciation Round clash against the Gold Coast Titans.

In one change from last start's victory over the Eels, forward Felila Kia moves into the second-row to make her NRLW debut replacing the suspended Caitlan Johnston.

A Queensland Under 19's Origin representative, Kia will line-up on the edge to become NRLW Knight No.50.

For the Gold Coast, Emily Bass and Jaime Chapman return to the backline after missing last week through injury while veteran Karina Brown retains her spot on the wing. Laikha Clarke returns to the bench for Dannii Perese, who shifts to the reserves.

MEMBER APPRECIATION ROUND

This week is our Member Appreciation Round as we celebrate you - our loyal Members.

On game day, we will be rolling out the Red Carpet for our Members with a dedicated entry lane at the Western Entrance.

Stay tuned for daily giveaways and exclusive experiences on game day.

NRL FORM GUIDE

The Knights come into this match off the back of five-straight victories.

The red and blue defeated the Dolphins 30-28 over in Perth last round.

The Knights sit in ninth spot coming into the game against the Dogs.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs sit in 15th spot while had the bye in the previous round.

NRLW FORM GUIDE

Our NRLW side returned to winning ways with a 38-4 victory over the Eels last start.

The result was the biggest winning margin for the NRLW side since entering the competition.

The Knights sit in third spot while come up against the only remaining undefeated side in the Gold Coast.

The Titans have started their campaign wins over the Cowboys, Broncos and Sharks.

STAT ATTACK

Knights winger Dom Young needs one try to equal the club record for most tries in a season which is held by Timana Tahu and Akuila Uate with 21.

Knights winger Greg Marzhew leads the NRL for tackle breaks with 136 and has scored eight tries in his past eight games.

Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney is leading the competition in 40/20s with four for the season so far.

Knights half Jesse Southwell kicked five from seven conversions last week to bring her season total to 11 goals to lead the competition and is two clear of both Ali Brigginshaw and Zahara Temara