Knights v Eels Round 17 NRL team list
nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 17 clash against the Parramatta Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday night.
With just ten games remaining in the run towards September, the clash is shaping as critical for both sides with finals spots on the line.
With his side fresh off their second bye, O'Brien has named Will Pryce to make his NRL debut, with the 21-year-old Englishmen set to become Knight #351.
The rest of the side is a mostly unchanged line up to the one which was narrowly defeated by Penrith nine days ago.
Kai Pearce-Paul returns to the side on the bench after being a late withdrawal last time out.
His return sees Jack Hetherington shuffle back to the extended bench.
Phoenix Crossland will also start in the No.9 jersey, with Jayden Brailey named on the bench.
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See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Fletcher Sharpe - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Enari Tuala - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Will Pryce - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jackson Hastings - 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 (c) - Wests
12. Dylan Lucas - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jayden Brailey (c) - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Daniel Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Kai Pearce-Paul - Dandelion House
17. Brodie Jones - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Mat Croker
19. Jack Hetherington
20. Jack Cogger
21. Krystian Mapapalangi
22. David Armstrong
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Eels
Round 17 -
home Team
Knights
12th Position
away Team
Eels
16th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
