Match Discussion: Round 20 vs Wests Tigers @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

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NRL 2023 - Round 20
Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers
McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal, New Lambton (TICKETS)
Friday 14 July 2023

Gates 5:15pm
NSW Cup 5:30pm
NRL kickoff 8:00pm
TV: Nine Network, 9 Now, Fox League, Kayo Sports

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala 20. Brodie Jones 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Adam Clune

Changes from last match:
Out: Enari Tuala (centre)
In: Dane Gagai (centre)
Changes: Jacob Saifiti (front row to bench), Daniel Saifiti (bench to front row)

1. Jahream Bula 2. Asu Kepaoa 3. Starford To'a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Will Smith 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Shawn Blore 16. Alex Twal 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Daine Laurie 19. Aistasi James 20. Tallyn Da Silva 21. Justin Matamua 22. Brent Naden

Changes from last match:
Out: Tallyn Da Silva (bench), Aitasi James (bench)
In: Apisai Koroisau (hooker), Alex Twal (bench)
Changes: Jake Simpkin (hooker to bench)

Referee: Peter Gough
Sideline Officials: Cameron Paddy, Kasey Badger
Video Referee: Gerard Sutton


STATE LEAGUES
NSW Cup: Newcastle v Western Suburbs at McDonald Jones, Fri 5:30pm​

 

[mozza91]

If we’re fair dinkum we win and win well,

 

[Burwood]

Glad we play them this week and not straight after getting toweled by cowboys.

 

[Yosh]

Looking forward to our last win of the season!

 

[Old dog]

Bit concerned that if both Gagai, injured, and Best SOO, are both unavailable what our starting centres will be, thinking Tuala for either and Mann if both, then looking for a 14

 

[Yosh]

Bit concerned that if both Gagai, injured, and Best SOO, are both unavailable what our starting centres will be, thinking Tuala for either and Mann if both, then looking for a 14

Jones for another heroic performance at centre?

 

[perverse]

Bit concerned that if both Gagai, injured, and Best SOO, are both unavailable what our starting centres will be, thinking Tuala for either and Mann if both, then looking for a 14

Lucas and Mapapalangi would have to come into the equation. What's the point in having juniors if we don't promote them when injuries happen?

 

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1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala 20. Brodie Jones 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Adam Clune

Changes from last match:
Out: Enari Tuala (centre)
In: Dane Gagai (centre)
Changes: Jacob Saifiti (front row to bench), Daniel Saifiti (bench to front row)

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[Old dog]

Lucas and Mapapalangi would have to come into the equation. What's the point in having juniors if we don't promote them when injuries happen?

Lucas I like, think he could cover one spot but Mapa is just back from injury, long time off

 

[Jono078]

Maybe I shouldn't be shocked by this, but we're 20 rounds in and going for our first back-to-back win tomorrow night..

I suppose that explains our ladder position but I'm still shocked we haven't won in consecutive rounds!

 

[Loose Cannon]

Maybe I shouldn't be shocked by this, but we're 20 rounds in and going for our first back-to-back win tomorrow night..

I suppose that explains our ladder position but I'm still shocked we haven't won in consecutive rounds!

I’d be more shocked if we had.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Gagai out and Tuala into centre.

 

[perverse]

Gagai out and Tuala into centre.

Won't be the reason we lose if we lose, or the reason we win if we win. I'm generally confident Enari will hold his gloves up if the rest of the team is doing its job. We all know he's better on the wing, but there's a lot worse depth players to call on when you need an outside back.

I dunno, I generally like Enari as a squad player.

 

[Apey]

Last game was a record win for the club. Fresh off the bye. Playing one of the worst teams in the comp, at home. But most importantly, Apey stands to win a massive $40 if the Knights get up.

Tigers by 6.

 

[Knight Tales]

The same principles we applied to the Bulldogs game should be the bare minimum expectation from our coach. I would talk it up. Not down. Show we are a level above the sides we are currently grouped with. Then they might start to believe they can go a step forward towards the ‘stronger’ clubs.

 

[Burwood]

I hope they rest Best- the last thing we need is him picking up a calf injury.

 

[Woody90]

I hope they rest Best- the last thing we need is him picking up a calf injury.

No way I’d be doing that with Gagai out.

 

[Burwood]

No way I’d be doing that with Gagai out.

He had calf tightness at half time in the origin match- if he's not 100% there's no way he should be risked.

 

[Old dog]

If he pulls out or rested who comes in, Lucas, Jones, Hunt or Clune, my guess Lucas or Hunt.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

If he pulls out or rested who comes in, Lucas, Jones, Hunt or Clune, my guess Lucas or Hunt.

It'll only be Lucas or Jones.. They're the only ones left in the squad