
nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 13 clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at McDonald Jones Stadium this Friday night.
In team news, Krystian Mapapalangi earns his first appearance of the season, replacing Bradman Best (hamstring) in the centres.
Daniel Saifiti re-joins the squad after serving a one match suspension in Round 11.
Fresh off the bye, the squad will be eager to return home to the Hunter faithful and chase five straight wins. Tickets available here.
The side will also wear their 2024 Indigenous Round jersey on Friday night.
Designed by renowned Newcastle and Hunter Region artist Saretta Fielding, the artwork is titled ‘Powaikaliko Piriraal Malang’, which means ‘Grow Strong Together’ which shares the story of the Knights family, reflecting a commitment to grow through connecting with communities and countries whilst bringing acknowledgement to the Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.
Read more about the jersey here.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. David Armstrong - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Enari Tuala - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Krystian Mapapalangi - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Jack Cogger - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jackson Hastings - Bella Group Services
8. Jacob Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Jayden Brailey (C) - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Kai Pearce-Paul - Wests
12. Dylan Lucas - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Tyson Frizell (C) - M&J Chickens
16. Daniel Saifiti - Dandelion House
17. Brodie Jones - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Tom Cant
19. Mat Croker
20. Will Pryce
21. Jack Hetherington
22. Fletcher Sharpe
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Bulldogs
Round 13 -
home Team
Knights
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle