Newcastle Knights
32
Match Complete
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
6
| D. Gagai |  | 77 | ||
| D. Lucas |  | 75 | ||
| G. Marzhew | | 65 | ||
| B. Best | | 63 | ||
| K. Ponga | | 58 | ||
| D. Young | | 57 | ||
| K. Ponga | | 49 | ||
| B. Best | | 48 | ||
| K. Ponga | | 22 | ||
| K. Ponga | | 20 | ||
| 7 | | B. Trindall | ||
| 6 | | C. Tracey |
| 6 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 26 of the NRL premiership concludes this afternoon when the Newcastle Knights take on the Cronulla Sharks at McDonald Jones Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores at 4.05pm (AEST).
Knights halfback Jackson Hastings is a chance of playing this weekend after missing the win over Souths due to his syndesmosis injury although Adam Clune could again deputise for him.
Sharks front-rower Oregon Kaufusi (finger) is a chance to return, named in the reserves, otherwise Craig Fitzgibbon will stick with the same 17 which did the job against North Queensland.
Prediction
This is the toughest match of the round to predict. Both teams head into the game with strong recent form and home-ground advantage could be decisive. Knights by 4
Game information
Kickoff: 4.05pm AEST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
TV: Fox League, Foxtel, Nine
Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now
Odds: Knights $1.70, Sharks $2.15 – odds via PlayUp
Knights: 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
Sharks: 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
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Mate I've seen a lot of footy across 3 codes and 5 decades. Trell is elite.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
I think long term wise Warbrick will be let go of. Faalogo is coming through and he's too good to be let go, especially when he can play all positions as an outside back.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Well done Newcastle, big game and they couldn’t really have played much better. They controlled the game and didn’t panic, basically camped in the sharks half and just fatigued them. This Knights team is a very good side that can go deep into September. Plenty of learning for the sharks, good finals rehearsal but shows they’ve got plenty of areas to build on still. Another semi final game against Canberra to round out the regular season, hopefully Nicho back next Sunday arvo! Congrats choppy, Danielle and co – enjoy the win :thumbup:
watty
Roar Rookie
Congrats Knights and their fans. Brilliant win and off to the finals. Fully deserved :thumbup: Commiserations Sharks and fans. Will still be in finals and chance to turn it around
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Knights can rest some players next week, if they want to? Fifth or sixth, doesn’t really matter?
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Knights fans ( and Tigers fans ) are the most loyal in the game . It's so good to see them get a bit of success. Well deserved. They were great today. Sharks ? Things didn't quite go their way but they have some work to do on their D . Way too easy at times.
Nat
Roar Guru
Well done Knights. It's been a very long and rough ride from their last finals campaign. Feel good story of 2023.
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Luke S
Roar Rookie
It’s great for the game that the Knights are playing well and are going to the finals! Shame though that Joey Johns is commentating when that happens…
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Renegade
Roar Guru
Newcastle pretty much perfect today, well controlled - knockout blow in the final 20 once the sharks fatigued after defending most of the game. Hopefully nicho back next week, plenty of learning for Cronulla in this game… shows where they are compared to competition peak at the moment.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done Knights. I'm off before I have to listen to more of Johns & Gus.
Nat
Roar Guru
It's officially pouring for the Knights. How different it may have been if Nikora wasn't denied.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
He looks a good young player Lucas. Centre turned second rower. Has a step & runs well.
jimmy jones
Roar Rookie
knights looking good at the right time
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Well they will get one home final
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Looks like the Cronulla v. Canberra game is going to be rather interesting. Perhaps Ricky Stuart can try harder to get a $10K fine?
Stormy
Roar Rookie
No chance to play their fast, pretty footy - just to much arm wrestle.
Nat
Roar Guru
They have to turn up with this energy away from Newy though.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
It's great to see David. It's a RL fortress.