Match Discussion: Round 26 vs Cronulla @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

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NRL 2023 - Round 26
Newcastle Knights v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal, New Lambton (TICKETS)
Sunday 27 August 2023

Gates 11:15am
NSW Cup 11:30am
NRLW 1:50pm
NRL kickoff 4:05pm.
Broadcast live on Nine Network, 9Now, 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. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala 20. Adam Clune 21. Brodie Jones 22. Fa'amanu Brown

Out: Adam Clune (halfback)
In: Jackson Hastings (halfback)

1. Connor Tracey 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Matt Moylan 18. Jesse Colquhoun 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Oregon Kaufusi 21. Kayal Iro 22. Jayden Berrell

Unchanged

Referee: Ashley Klein
Sideline Officials: Belinda Sharpe, Damian Brady
Video Referee: Grant Atkins


STATE LEAGUES
NSW Cup: Newcastle v Newtown at McDonald Jones, Sun 11:30am​

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Us by 20

 

[Woody90]

Should be an entertaining game. Both teams play very similar and have similar strengths.

We’re now tied 1st in the comp for tries scored with Brisbane. Sharks just behind us.

 

[perverse]

This may not be a must-win from a ladder perspective anymore, but in terms of momentum into the finals it's everything.

The way I hope they're looking at it is that they're 6 must-win games away from a premiership. I want to see them dig deep for every minute they get to play for the rest of the year. I think the way we've set up our year, anything but a home final and at least week 2 would be falling short of the opportunity now.

 

[slotmachine]

Forecast looks ordinary, likely a wet weather game.

 

[perverse]

Forecast looks ordinary, likely a wet weather game.

That's a real shame, but a bit far out to get a super accurate forecast yet I'd think. Fingers crossed.

 

[slotmachine]

Yeah plenty of time to improve.

 

[League Unlimited News]

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott

14. Kurt Mann 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker

18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala 20. Adam Clune 21. Brodie Jones 22. Fa'amanu Brown


Out: Adam Clune (halfback)
In: Jackson Hastings (halfback)

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[alexwilliams_66692007]

Nu Brown would be injury cover for Mann I'm guessing?

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Newcastle Herald believes this game will sell out as early as tomorrow for those wanting tickets

 

[Knight Tales]

Newcastle Herald believes this game will sell out as early as tomorrow for those wanting tickets

Looking at the maps when i bought mine there were not many left at all. Single seats predominantly.

 

[Yosh]

Looking at the team sheet I was worried Fitzy would miss the game due to injury. Usually I'd check and hope Fitzy was dropped, so it's a weird feeling. He is playing real well and I hope he gets to finish his time here with a bang.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Sharks fans seem pretty confident for a team that hasn't beat a single team in the top 8 team this season at the time they've played lol

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Team in form. Record winning streak. Old boys day. Playing for a home final

Sharks by 10+

 

[Knight Tales]

Sharks fans seem pretty confident for a team that hasn't beat a single team in the top 8 team this season at the time they've played lol

Gagai will be out to settle scores. His worst ever performance for this club was against this mob. Sharks are a solid team. But they are completely vulnerable when they are chasing points. If you start strong you generally get them.

 

[mozza91]

Talakai gave him a bath last year aswell. Hope he can return the favour.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

 

[Woody90]

Fitz will be a massive massive loss. Not just our left side attack but also his defence.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Fitz will be a massive massive loss. Not just our left side attack but also his defence.

I'm sure our attack won't suffer too much. Plus defensively Lucas is pretty good from what I've seen of him.

 

[perverse]

I'm sure our attack won't suffer too much. Plus defensively Lucas is pretty good from what I've seen of him.

Really? He's been a big part of our left edge ripping teams apart lately. I wish we'd had the Fitz of the past 2 months for the past 3 years. He wouldn't be off to England if we did.

Replaceable long term for sure, any hard runner edge forward will look good once they have an understanding with Kalyn, but replacing him overnight won't be so easy.

I mean for sure I hope Lucas gives a great account of himself, but credit where it's due. Fitz has been big for us in this run to the finals.