The Parramatta Eels lead the Newcastle Knights 6-0 in their Pre-season Challenge Cup clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.
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MATCH CENTRE: Knights vs Eels teams, scores, videos, updates
Dylan Brown barged through some atrocious Knights defence to score the first try of the night.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Newcastle Knights host the Parramatta Eels in a Pre-season Challenge Cup clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.
It’s an interesting call from Adam O’Brien, but Fletcher Sharpe has been named at five-eighth after he was spotted training in the No.6.
Jack Cogger has been handed the first crack at the halfback role, with Tyson Gamble in the No.14 and Will Pryce in for Kalyn Ponga at fullback while he is on Mario All Stars duty.
Tyson Frizell runs out at lock, with Raiders recruit James Schiller named on the wing and Jackson Hastings on the bench.
For the Eels Dylan Brown will start at five-eighth amid his ongoing contract drama, with Ronald Volkman as his halves partner. Joash Papali’i, fresh off joining the club from the Bulldogs, has been named on the bench while Charlie Guymer has been picked at lock.
Isaiah Iongi will also get his first crack as the club’s fullback, likely replacing Clint Gutherson this season.
It sets the scene for an intriguing clash as the Eels get their first look at life under new coach Jason Ryles, while Adam O’Brien is reportedly fighting for his future this season.
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TEAMS
Knights team: 1. Will Pryce 2. James Schiller 3. Kyle McCarthy 4. Riley Jones 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Brodie Jones 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Thomas Cant 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jackson Hastings 17. Sebastian Su’a 18. Matthew Arthur 19. Connor Votano 20. Jermaine McEwen 21. Elijah Leaumoana 22. Siteni Taukamo 23. Logan Aoake 24. Wilson De Courcey
Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Jake Tago 3. Richard Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Arthur Miller-Stephen 6. Dylan Brown 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Joe Ofahengaue 9. Brendan Hands 10. Wiremu Greig 11. Kitione Kautoga 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Charlie Guymer 14. Joash Papali’i 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Toni Mataele 17. Bryce Cartwright 18. Joey Lussick 19. Ryley Smith 20. Saxon Pryke 21. Te Hurinui Twidle 22. Brock Parker 23. William Latu 24. Joshua Lynn
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