NRL 2024, Newcastle Knights, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, round 13, official team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Fri 31 May 2024, 07:09 PM

Two sides who have recently found their form, a place in the eight could be on the line when the Knights and Bulldogs meet in Round 13.

Newcastle will take the field refreshed from a bye while the Bulldogs head to McDonald Jones Stadium buoyed by their 44-12 demolition over the Dragons last Thursday.

Adam O'Brien's men are riding high on the back of a fourth consecutive win in Magic Round, however face a tough month ahead with star centre Bradman Best joining Kalyn Ponga and Tyson Gamble on the sideline after suffering a hamstring injury which also ruled him out of Origin contention.

Cameron Ciraldo, meanwhile, will lose Stephen Crichton and Matt Burton to Origin camp this week, however the performance of halfback Toby Sexton against the Dragons was a great showcase of the Bulldogs' depth this season.

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Team News

Knights: After a week off with the bye the Knights return to action with a couple of changes to the side which beat the Titans in Round 11. Daniel Saifiti returns from suspension to take a place on the bench ahead of Jack Hetherington, while Krystian Mapapalangi comes in for his first game since 2022 to replace the injured Bradman Best at centre. The side will run out as named, with no late changes on Friday night.

Bulldogs: A handful of changes for the Bulldogs one hour before kickoff. Kurt Mann has moved to the bench in his return to the field, with Bailey Hayward to start in his place at lock. Lipoi Hopoi is set to make his NRL debut after being promoted to the interchange in jumper No.19 as Poasa Fa'amausili drops out. Harry Hayes will be the 18th man.

Round 13 - Round 13 - Friday 31 May

Full Time

Knights

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 David Armstrong

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Knights is number 4 Krystian Mapapalangi

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jacob Kiraz
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Drew Hutchison
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Tyson Frizell

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Harry Hayes

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:42 PM

Stat Attack

The Knights are aiming for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Bulldogs are aiming for home and away wins against the Knights for the first time since 2017.
Knights fullback David Armstrong has scored five tries in his past four games.
The Bulldogs have won seven of their past nine games in Newcastle.
Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored 16 tries in 15 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.