LIVE NRL: ’Pass of the season’ — Lomax’s freak assist stuns as Knights lead Dragons

The Newcastle Knights lead the St George Illawarra Dragons 18-10 in their clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Lomax returned the favour to Hunt with arguably the try assist of the season with a freak flick pass as he went over the sideline.

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“That is the pass of the season,” Dan Ginnane said.

“That is one of the tries of the year, what a play from Lomax,” Ennis said.

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MATCH PREVIEW

Kalyn Ponga and the Newcastle Knights host Ben Hunt and the St George Illawarra Dragons in a crucial clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Tyson Frizell was a late scratching with a hamstring injury, with Dylan Lucas coming into the team in a straight swap.

Dane Gagai returns from a medical condition in the centres, while Jayden Brailey starts at hooker for the first time since his return from injury.

All eyes will be on the third Knights’ halves pairing for the season with Jackson Hastings at halfback and Jack Cogger shifting to five-eighth.

For the Dragons Tom Eisenhuth reverts back to the bench as per last week with Blake Lawrie shifting to lock.

Michael Molo replaces Hame Sele on the bench.

Both sides are desperate for aa win to keep in touch with the top eight.

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TEAMS

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 18. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker