Match Preview: Round 21 vs Newcastle Knights
Wests Tigers will be hoping to continue their strong form when they return home to host the Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Last week’s victory in Brisbane was Brett Kimmorley’s first triumph as head coach, and he will be hoping to guide his side to back-to-back wins as the club celebrates its own Women in League Round.
In team news, the injury to Jackson Hastings provides an opportunity for Fonua Pole to make the second starting appearance of his young career.
Pole will line-up at lock with 27 year-old Tom Freebairn making his NRL debut off the interchange bench.
Newcastle will welcome back Jacob Saifiti and Bradman Best, while David Klemmer has been dropped due to disciplinary reasons.
Wests Tigers have a strong record against the Knights, winning seven of the past eleven clashes between the two sides and six of the last eight at Campbelltown.
Match: Wests Tigers v Knights
Round 21 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent NadenWinger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'aCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu KepaoaCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Anthony Milford
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jake Clifford
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Fa'amanu BrownHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Joe OfahengaueProp for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Alex Seyfarth2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua PoleLock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Zane MusgroveInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Austin DiasInterchange for Knights is number 15 Simi Sasagi
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tom FreebairnInterchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Junior TupouReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, Triple M, SEN
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Wests Tigers ($1.47) v Newcastle Knights ($2.70)
Line - Wests Tigers -6.0 ($1.90) v Newcastle Knights +6.0 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 11:00am, Wednesday, 3rd August. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 33, Wests Tigers 17, Newcastle Knights 16
At Campbelltown Sports Stadium - Played 9, Wests Tigers 6, Newcastle Knights 3
Last Time They Met - Newcastle Knights 26 def. Wests Tigers 4 (Round 2, 2022)
