Ultimate Guide: NRL Round 9 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Wed 1 May 2024, 11:33 AM

The nib Newcastle Knights are back at McDonald Jones Stadium for the family-friendly timeslot of Sunday afternoon football, taking on the Warriors.

Fresh off a win over the Dolphins last start, the side will look to notch back-to-back wins in front of the Hunter faithful.

See the two squads below plus the key match-up and stats ahead of Round 9

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v WARRIORS

Date: Sunday 5 May

Gates/Fan Zone open: 11:15am

NSW Cup kick-off: 11:30am

NRL kick-off: 2:00pm

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 1995

Knights: 24

Warriors: 25

Draws: 1

GAME DAY INFORMATION

It's KIDS GO FREE** round so bring the whole family along to McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday.

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

50/50 Charity Partner: Ronald McDonald House

Match Day Sponsor: McDonalds

*All Juniors aged 4 and over need a ticket for entry, you can purchase a free Junior ticket for every paying Adult ticket, select the Kids Go Free ticket type. This offer is available to ticket purchasers only.

*Kids on field has been cancelled due to the impending weather

TEAMS

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 5 May

Full Time

Knights

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 David Armstrong

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Knights is number 2 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Warriors is number 16 Jacob Laban

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

TEAM NEWS

UPDATE: Coach Adam O'Brien confirmed on Saturday that Jacob Saifiti (leg) won't play, with Jack Hetherington coming straight into the side in his return from suspension.

TUESDAY: Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien named his 22-man squad for their Round 9 clash against the Warriors.

The team is unchanged from the side which took on the Dolphins last Sunday.

For the Warriors, back-rower Kurt Capewell returns from a throat injury and Bunty Afoa is set to play after time out with a hamstring injury.

That bumps rookie Jacob Laban back to the bench, while Paul Roache and Zyon Maiu'u drop out of the side.