With their place in the finals secured with a dramatic fashion last week, the Knights will be looking to build with a strong showing against the Dragons.
Newcastle halted their three-game losing streak against the Titans last week thanks to a star from halfback Jesse Southwell in the 69th minute for their 28-22 win.
This week, they face a young and enthusiastic Dragons side looking to end their season on a high.
While a number of injuries and outs for their side, coach Nathan Cross has blooded plenty of fresh faces this season with an eye to the future, unveiling some local talent who will only grow from their experience.
Match: Knights v Dragons
Round 11 -
home Team
Knights
3rd Position
away Team
Dragons
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Team News
Knights: Yasmin Clydsdale is set to become the sixth player to feature in 50 NRLW games when she leads the Knights out. A head knock to Botille Vette Welsh has seen Lilly-Ann White move to fullback, with Mercedez Taulelei-Siala in line for her NRLW debut. Newcastle could earn a home semi-final with a victory in the final regular season game of the year. No changes on Saturday when the squad was trimmed to 19.
Dragons: The loss of Ella Koster (head knock) will see Hannah Southwell shift to the second row for the clash against younger sister Jesse. Trinity Tauaneai will start at lock, with Sara Sautia returning to the interchange after missing last week's game due to illness. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update with Mackenzie Lear and Alice Gregory dropping out of the squad.
Match: Knights v Dragons
Round 11 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lilly-Ann WhiteFullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Dragons is number 2 Maria Paseka
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Dragons is number 4 Keele Browne
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika WillisonCentre for Dragons is number 18 Tyra Ekepati
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-SialaWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jayme Millard
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali Hopkins
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Kasey Reh
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Tiana DavisonProp for Dragons is number 8 Madison Mulhall
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Dragons is number 9 Nita Maynard-Perrin
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Prop for Knights is number 15 Simone KarpaniProp for Dragons is number 10 Bronte Wilson
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Hannah Southwell
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla RomaniukLock for Dragons is number 13 Trinity Tauaneai
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jules KirkpatrickInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Tori Shipton
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna YeoInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Ahlivia Ingram
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Evah McEwenInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Tahlia O'Brien
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Interchange for Knights is number 18 Grace GiampinoInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Sara Sautia
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 20 Keighley SimpsonReplacement for Dragons is number 3 Indie Bostock
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Knights have won three of their last four games against the Dragons.
- The Dragons have won only one of their last seven games.
- Knights winger Sheridan Gallagher has scored seven tries in her last seven games.
- Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored seven tries in five games against the Knights.
- Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale will make her 50th NRLW appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
