McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Nth Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 7:35 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. Nth Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 3, 2021 at 7:35 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Odds
Newcastle Knights vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Preview
The Knights will take to the field with only one thing in mind on Saturday night: revenge.
Newcastle lost 36-20 to the Cowboys when they met in Townsville earlier in May, a game Adam O’Brien’s men will be hungry to atone for with finals still very much up for grabs.
As for North Queensland, they’ll head to Newcastle knowing a second straight win over the Knights could be enough to vault them back inside the eight.
The bye couldn’t have come at a better time last week for the Cowboys after losing back-to-back games to Manly and Cronulla, and while their 1-5 record on the road leaves a lot to be desired, there is a bit to like about Todd Payten’s crew.
Home field advantage in Newcastle counts for a lot, but there are still a handful of key players missing in the Knights’ lineup.
Kalyn Ponga, Tyson Frizell, Bradman Best, and Edrick Lee are still weeks away from returning, not to mention Kurt Mann, who joined the injury list in Round 15 following an ankle injury against the Warriors.
The Cowboys, on the other hand, are suddenly one of the healthiest teams in the competition, which should go a long way towards helping their finals bid down the stretch.
You never know what you are going to get with these two teams, but after winning comfortably when they last met, the Cowboys look a nice bet.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Nth Queensland Cowboys to win at $2.60 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Kyle Feldt at $10.
Newcastle Knights vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Teams
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Kurt Mann 4. Enari Tuala 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Mitchell Barnett 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Sauaso Sue 14. Connor Watson 15. David Klemmer 16. Josh King 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Johns 19. Phoenix Crossland 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Jirah Momoisea
Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Javid Bowen 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Shane Wright 12. Mitchell Dunn 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Tom Gilbert 16. Lachlan Burr 17. Francis Molo 18. Peter Hola 19. Daejarn Asi 20. Connelly Lemuelu 21. Heilum Luki
