nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for their Round 5 fixture against the St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium this Friday night.
In the one change, Dylan Lucas replaces Tyson Frizell in the second-row.
Tom Cant and Tyson Gamble remain on the extended bench.
O'Brien on team changes, Dragons preview and start to the season
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. Jack Cogger - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jackson Hastings - Bella Group Services
8. Jacob Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Jayden Brailey - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
18. Dylan Lucas - Wests
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Daniel Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Mat Croker - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
21. Tyson Gamble
22. Tom Cant
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Dragons
Round 5 -
home Team
Knights
11th Position
away Team
Dragons
15th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
