nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for their Round 3 battle against the Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday night.
Jack Hetherington, Jed Cartwright and Jackson Hastings come out of the squad this week.
Mat Croker and Dylan Lucas come into the 17, leaving Brodie Jones and Will Pryce on the extended bench.
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
20. Mat Croker - Dandelion House
21. Dylan Lucas - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Brodie Jones
19. Will Pryce
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Storm
Round 3 -
home Team
Knights
13th Position
away Team
Storm
7th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle