Match Discussion: Round 7 vs Penrith @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

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NRL 2023 - Round 7
Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers
McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal (TICKETS)
Saturday 15 April 2023

Gates 12:25pm, Jersey Flegg 12:30pm, NSW Cup 3:00pm, NRL kicks off at 5:30pm. Broadcast live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

1. Lachlan Miller 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. Mathew Croker 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jack Hetherington 16. Jack Johns 17. Brodie Jones 18. Enari Tuala 19. Dylan Lucas 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Ryan Rivett

Out: Jayden Brailey (hooker)
In: Tyson Gamble (five-eighth)
Changes: Phoenix Crossland (five-eighth to hooker)

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Matt Eisenhuth 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Jack Cogger 20. Liam Martin 21. Luke Garner 22. Thomas Jenkins

No changes

Referee: Peter Gough
Sideline Officials: Jon Stone, Cameron Paddy
Video Referee: Ashley Klein


LOWER GRADES
Newcastle^ v Penrith^ at McDonald Jones, Sat - Flegg 12:30pm / NSW Cup 3pm​

 

[ryan.a87]

Don’t care if we loose, just want to get through it injury free and with our dignity intact

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Bit of luck, hopefully Penrith have an off day, the refs favour us and we can steal a massive win

 

[Yosh]

What is losing? I've clearly forgotten because we haven't lost in a while! It feels great to be honest. No Barnett this time so I'm sure we will get the win.

 

[Frederick]

Us by plenty. Gamble MoM for out-merkining Luai

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

TEAM LIST​

1. Lachlan Miller - Hunter City Motor Group

2. Dominic Young - M&J Chickens

3. Dane Gagai - PalmerBet

4. Bradman Best - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce

5. Greg Marzhew - PKF

6. Tyson Gamble - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment

7. Jackson Hastings - Triple M

8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter Imaging

9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building and Pest

10. Leo Thompson - Mobile Mouthguards

11. Tyson Frizell (C) - A Plus Contracting

12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - The Wests Group

13. Mat Croker - NBN

Interchange:

14. Kurt Mann - Greg Tapp Printing

15. Jack Hetherington - Guardian Safety Solutions

16. Jack Johns - Bella Group Services

17. Brodie Jones - Allara Learning

Extended Bench:

18. Enari Tuala - Ronald McDonald House

19. Dylan Lucas

20. Simi Sasagi

21. Hymel Hunt

22. Ryan Rivett

 

[Yosh]

We are so small I feel... Hopefully we our two spots with a big middle and a proper gun hooker.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Interesting, I just saw a graphic showing us leading defence with tackles made.

 

[PhilGould]

According to NRL.com we're 1st for total tackles while also being 3rd last for missed tackles & tied 3rd last for ineffective tackles.

Other team stats;
Tied 2nd for total tries
1st for tackle breaks
4th for line breaks

For individual stats;
Hastings leads the comp in line break involvements but seems a very sketchy stat.
Miller leads the comp for runs, run metres & tackle breaks.
Fitzgibbon leads the comp for penalties conceded.

 

[Woosh]

Dane is also 2nd in the NRL for line break assists, 4th in tackle breaks and 1st in half breaks.
Not bad for an old man.

 

[Knight Tales]

I rate our chances with their starting pack but the issue is their bench.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Newcastle vs Penrith:

A battle between good and evil
A battle between humble and smug
A battle between working class and unemployed

 

[Jono078]

I don't know what I want from this game. Most of all I just hope it's not a blow out and we have a real crack.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

I want a win but I'm about 99.7% positive I'm not going to get that

 

[Yosh]

I would love to see us take Penrith to golden point. See what were made of when the going gets real tough.

 

[mozza91]

I know a win is very unlikely so I’ll settle for someone whacking Luai hard enough to wipe the smile off his smug face.

 

[ryan.a87]

Fox sports has its finger on the pulse

artlice headline : late mail, Newcastle reveal plans to cover Jayden Brailey

article: Crossland named to start and will most likely share role with Mann

it’s this type of quality journalism that is why people think so highly of “fox league writer”

 

[Yosh]

How's the weather today? Reckon we will have more of a chance in the rain?

 

[slotmachine]

How's the weather today? Reckon we will have more of a chance in the rain?

Beautiful sunshine, will be a bone dry track

 

[Yosh]

Beautiful sunshine, will be a bone dry track

Ah... Our defense has been resilient the past few weeks, I hope we continue to bring it today.