Final Team | Round 23

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Justin Holbrook has confirmed his squad for this afternoon's clash against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium.

Phoenix Crossland comes out of the side this week.

Harrison Graham comes into the starting team at hooker, with Diesel Hagan moving from the reserves to the six-man bench.

Cody Hopwood has also promoted to the starting 13, allowing Tyson Frizell to start his 300th NRL game from the bench.

Originally published Tuesday, August 4, 2026:

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Justin Holbrook has named his 22-man squad for Sunday afternoon's clash against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium.

Tyson Frizell has been named to start in the front row for what will be his 300th NRL game.

Frizell replaces Cody Hopwood, who moves back to the interchange bench.

Harrison Graham has also been named to make his return after missing last week's game with hamstring tightness.

Meanwhile, Diesel Hagan appears on the reserves list for the first time, having been named in jersey No.22.

The remainder of the squad is unchanged from the one which defeated Brisbane 30-6 on Saturday night.

See the squad below:

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 9 Aug

Raiders

Knights

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Knights is number 18 Fletcher Hunt
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sandon Smith

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh

Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney
Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Hooker for Knights is number 14 Harrison Graham
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Knights is number 15 Cody Hopwood
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jermaine McEwen
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Ata Mariota

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Francis Manuleleua
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie

Interchange for Knights is number 8 Tyson Frizell
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joe Roddy

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Lachlan Crouch
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Daine Laurie

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Brodie Jones
Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Savelio Tamale

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Toby Winter
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Matty Nicholson

Reserve for Knights is number 22 Diesel Hagan

Last updated: 8/9/2026 2:20:35 PM

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