McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 17 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Cronulla Sharks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday September 4, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks Odds
Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks Preview
Newcastle and Cronulla’s respective rollercoaster rides are set to peak on Friday as the two sides fight to keep their finals hopes alive.
The Knights and Sharks both sit seventh and eighth on the ladder in what is shaping up to be a decisive game for not only themselves, but also the backlog of teams sitting just outside the eight.
Newcastle had won three straight games prior to last week’s crushing loss to the Warriors, while the Sharks bounced back from a big defeat against the Panthers to get one back against the Cowboys.
The Knights are still battered and bruised heading into this contest, but they might rest a little easier knowing Shaun Johnson is in doubt with a hamstring strain.
Cronulla has been a great bet at the line this year, but they don’t compare to Newcastle on the back of a loss.
The Knights are a perfect 6-0 following a previous defeat over the last calendar year, and with home field advantage, they appear a great bet to extend that record.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $2.15 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sione Katoa at $8.50.
Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks Teams
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Starford To’a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Kurt Mann 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Brodie Jones 18. Tex Hoy 19. Jirah Momoisea 20. Tautau Moga 21. Chris Randall
Sharks team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Josh Dugan 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Chad Townsend 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Aaron Woods 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Toby Rudolf 14. Connor Tracey 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Royce Hunt 18. Jack Williams 19. Bryson Goodwin 20. Teig Wilton 21. Andrew Fifita