NRL Squad Update: Round 23

nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced the squad to 19 for their Friday night clash against the Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The team is unchanged to take on the Panthers with Tyson Gamble and Matt Arthur remaining on the extended bench.

Mid-season recruit Jakob Arthur will make his Club debut against the Panthers after being named in the No.6 jumper.

The versatile half arrived from Manly during the season having already played 27 NRL games, while is set to become Knight No.362.

In a couple of personal milestones for the squad, Jayden Brailey is to set to reach his 150th game in the NRL while Tyson Frizell will run-out for his 100th game at the Knights.

See the squad below:

Team List

1. Dane Gagai (C) - East Coast Building and Pest

2. Dom Young - Palmerbet

3. Fletcher Hunt - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment

4. Bradman Best - Caltex

5. Greg Marzhew - Newcastle Airport

6. Jakob Arthur - Hunter City Motor Group

7. Jack Cogger - M&J Chickens

8. Jacob Saifiti - Honeywell Capital

9. Jayden Brailey - Allara Learning

10. Leo Thompson - NBN News

11. Jermaine McEwen - Bella Group Services

12. Kai Pearce-Paul - Etch Couriers

13. Phoenix Crossland - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce

Interchange:

14. Tom Cant - Guardian Safety Solutions

15. Mat Croker - Greg Tapp Printing

16. Tyson Frizell (C) - Hunter Imaging

17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana - Dandelion House

Extended Bench:

18. Tyson Gamble

22. Matthew Arthur

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