nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 3 battle against the Melbourne Storm for this Sunday night at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Nothing beats being there with the Knights faithful, take your seat for this weekend's match. Tickets available here.
In team news, Jack Cogger has moved to halfback with Jayden Brailey brought into the squad for his first appearance of the season, named in jersey 14.
On the wing, Enari Tuala re-joins the squad replacing Greg Marzhew in the starting line-up.
Marzhew is set to undergo wrist surgery on a fractured scaphoid and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks.
This week, the Club will celebrate Multicultural Round recognizing the diverse cultures at the Knights and broader community.
On gameday, we'll have special cultural performances before NRL kick-off and at half-time while the players will don their national flags on team run-out.
Watch the emerging talents in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup before the NRL main game, with the pathways grades kicking off at 2:00pm and 3:45pm.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Tom Jenkins - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Enari Tuala - PalmerBet
6. Tyson Gamble - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jack Cogger - Bella Group Services
8. Jacob Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell - Wests
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jayden Brailey - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Daniel Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Jed Cartwright - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Brodie Jones
19. Will Pryce
20. Mat Croker
21. Dylan Lucas
22. Jackson Hastings
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Storm
Round 3 -
home Team
Knights
13th Position
away Team
Storm
2nd Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
