Ultimate Guide: NRL Round 19 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10:33 AM

The nib Newcastle Knights will look to weather the Storm when they return home to the Hunter on Saturday afternoon.

In the family-friendly timeslot of 3pm, the Knights will look to bolster their ladder position with a win on Saturday to spearhead a charge towards September football.

We've broken down everything so you can enjoy your Saturday afternoon football.

Match Preview

Teams

Round 19 - Saturday 12th July

Full Time

Knights

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Hunt

Fullback for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Storm is number 2 Grant Anderson
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Storm is number 3 Joe Chan
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Storm is number 18 Jack Howarth
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Storm is number 22 Kane Bradley
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jackson Hastings

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Storm is number 21 Harry Grant
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Knights is number 13 Tyson Frizell

Lock for Storm is number 15 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Jonah Pezet
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ativalu Lisati
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Trent Loiero

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 11:52 am Sunday 13th July 2025

Head-to-head

Since: 1998

Played: 48

Knights: 17

Storm: 31

Key Match-Up

Bradman Best v Nick Meaney: A dynamic battle in the centres will take stage at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday.

Fresh off another Origin camp, Best rejoins the squad ready to fire heading into the back end of the season.

Bradman has averaged 174 run metres so far this season while has five tries and four try-assists in 2025.

The Knights will look to be on guard for Meaney's threat who had two tries and eight tackle breaks last round.

Stat Attack

Knights winger Dominic Young has scored 24 tries in his last 24 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Storm have scored 147 points in their past five games.

Gameday Information

Date: Saturday 12 July, 2025

Gates open: 12:15pm

NSW Cup kick-off: 12:30pm

NRL kick-off: 3:00pm

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

Match Day Sponsor: McDonald Jones Homes

50/50 Charity Partner: Stronger Together

Get behind your Knights for the run-home

The Knights are heading into the run-home for the 2025 season and will need all of your unwavering and passionate support to make a charge towards September football.

With crucial home games set to rock McDonald Jones Stadium, you can secure your seat today with a number of Membership options to suit your needs.

Plus, with exciting double-headers around the corner with the NRLW squad, supporters of the red and blue will be set for some action-packed moments at the home of the Knights.

See the membership options here.

Pre-Game

Enjoy the pre-game hype out the front of the stadium in the Fan Zone or the pre-match entertainment including club content, player interviews and mini leagues.

You can also swing by Wests New Lambton to soak in the pre-game buzz alongside your fellow Knights supporters and support the club that supports the Knights!

Just a short 5-minute stroll from the stadium, Wests is the ideal pre-game experience all season long.

Fan Zone

The Fan Zone is back for 2025 with plenty of activations for members and supporters to enjoy pre kick-off.

Have some fun on the Red Energy Jumping Castle
Get your face painted or collect a balloon animal
Collect your Knights KYC pin and a limited-edition NRL or NRLW Poster from our Membership team
Book your next holiday with the team at Reflections Holidays
Say hello to the team at McDonald Jones Homes and grab a treat from their Street Eats van
Deck yourself out in Knights kit at the 'Black Knight' merch van
Donate and go into the running to win a prize with the 50/50 charity raffle, with team wearing green around the grounds
Say hello to the team from NEW FM at their live broadcast
Build your own Lego house, thanks to Brikz 4 Kidz
Test your reactions with some fun Knights related games on our giant LED screen

Knights Youth Co. 2025 Pin Collection – Defend Sword

Collect the fifth limited-edition Knights Youth Co. 2025 collectible PIN – Defend Sword!

Show your Knights Youth Co. membership card or your Junior membership card at the Knights Youth Co. Tent located in the Fan Zone to collect your pin. But HURRY! Limited stock available so be quick!

Download the Youth Co. Collectible Checklist here.

Not a member? The Knights Youth Co. Membership is completely FREE* and is a special pass to a whole lot of fun, goodies, merch, pop-ups, perks and activities across the season.

Join now!

Half-Time

We'll have our Beat the Builder race, presented by McDonald Jones Homes, while our Red Energy Dance and Sparkle Squad.

Beat the Builder

The McDonald Jones Zorb Challenge is back and it’s bigger and better than last year!

Get your team of four together and Beat the Builder this weekend for your chance to win a $1,000 prize.

All entries will be taken at the McDonald Jones Fan Zone outside of the stadium from 12:15pm.

The teams selected will be contacted prior to kick off and will have race the entire length of the field in the massive McDonald Jones Zorb tubes at half-time.

So get your crew together and talk tactics as the McDonald Jones team will be hard to beat.

Venue

McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292

Membership Support

The Knights Membership Team are available to assist with any issues on match day. The team are located outside the entrance to the Western grandstand at the Membership Box Office Window.

We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets prior to match day to avoid disappointment and queues.

50-50 Charity Raffle

The 50-50 Charity Raffle is a not-for-profit fundraising product operated by the 50-50 Foundation. It is the Foundation's aim to raise significant funds for charities and good causes by partnering with sporting clubs and teams, event owners and charity partners to host fundraising raffles.

50% of the prize pool raised at each fundraising raffle goes to one lucky ticket holder who is drawn at random during the event. The remaining 50% goes directly towards charitable purposes.

This week's Charity Partner - Stronger Together

Purchase a ticket

Shuttle

Knights fans will have an easy time getting to Newcastle Knights home games thanks to free, dedicated bus services that will run to McDonald Jones Stadium during the 2025 season.

See timetable here.

Free bus services for Knights fans will run at regular intervals from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around an hour after full-time. Catch one of the five stadium shuttle services to get to Knights games at McDonald Jones Stadium in 2024.

Parking

Fans driving to the game are encouraged to plan to arrive early as parking on-site and in the area will be in high demand and traffic may be heavier than usual.

Parking on game days is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket.

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of the McDonald Jones Stadium accessible entries.

To purchase mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at the Stadium.

Train

The closest station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.

Trains run regularly to Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line which is within walking distance of McDonald Jones Stadium.

Remember you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method when travelling to and from the game on public transport. Register your details via the Opal website or app ahead of time.

Drop-off zones

If you wish to drop off a patron in the stadium's car park we do have a 10-minute loading zone. This can be accessed by entering either driveway off Turton Road.

Taxi

McDonald Jones Stadium taxi stand is located at Young Road, Broadmeadow. Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 13 33 00.

Accommodation

Looking for somewhere to stay? Take advantage of accommodation at The Executive; one of the closest hotels to the stadium featuring kids stay free* all year round.

Only a 13-minute walk to the stadium! Call 02 4935 1100 to book or jump online to explore availability.

*T&Cs apply.

To watch

The NRL match will be shown live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

For overseas viewers, you can tune in via watchnrl.com