The Broncos are set to continue their quest for a top-four finish when they travel south to take on the Knights on Sunday afternoon.
Brisbane currently sit sixth on the ladder, two points behind the fourth-placed Warriors and they're desperate for the safety of a second chance in the finals.
The Broncos' place in the eight isn't guaranteed, however, and they need a win to solidify their position on the standings.
Newcastle are reeling after slumping to their sixth-straight loss last weekend.
The Knights are hoping a return to the comforts of McDonald Jones Stadium will provide the trigger for a much-improved showing.
While their finals hopes have slipped away, Newcastle are looking to lay the foundation for next year's season-opening trip to Las Vegas.
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 25 -
home Team
Knights
16th Position
away Team
Broncos
5th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Team News
Knights: Phoenix Crossland has been named at hooker in his return from concussion so Jayden Brailey goes to the bench and Matt Arthur drops out. Forward Brodie Jones has been replaced on the bench by Elijah Salesa leaumoana, who lines up for his fifth career game.
Broncos: Just the one change to the side that stormed home to down the Dolphins with back-rower Jack Gosiewski (collarbone) replaced in the starting side by Jaiyden Hunt. The new face on the bench is Jesse Arthars.
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 25 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic YoungWinger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Knights is number 19 James SchillerCentre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Knights is number 21 Fletcher HuntWinger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake ArthurFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Billy Walters
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack CoggerHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob SaifitiProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jermaine McEwen2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Tyson FrizellLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden BraileyInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Thomas CantInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Ben Talty
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-LeaumoanaInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Jesse Arthars
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 1 Connor VotanoReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Fletcher Baker
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Knights have lost nine of their last 10 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- The Broncos have won their last five games against the Knights.
- Knights winger Dominic Young has scored five tries in his last four games against the Broncos.
- Broncos halfback Ben Hunt will play his 350th NRL game.
- The Knights have conceded 130 points in their last three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
