nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O’Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for their Round 18 clash against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium this Sunday afternoon.
Adam Elliott, Jack Cogger and Krystian Mapapalangi come out of the team this week.
Mat Croker will start at lock in Elliott’s absence, with Jack Hetherington and Tom Cant the remaining reserves.
The team will be confirmed one hour prior to kick off tomorrow.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (c) – 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. Daniel Saifiti – Hunter City Motor Group
9. Jayden Brailey – East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson – Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell (c) – Wests
12. Kai Pearce-Paul – NBN News
19. Mat Croker – Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Fletcher Sharpe – Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Jacob Saifiti – M&J Chickens
16. Brodie Jones – Dandelion House
17. Dylan Lucas – Hardy’s
Extended Bench:
19. Jack Hetherington
22. Tom Cant