Original Teams and Stats - https://www.thetragicblog.net/post/the-tragics-teams-newcastle-knights-vs-manly-sea-eagles-mcdonald-jones-stadium-sunday-4-05pm
Knights - 1 to 17 as named in the above link.
Kurt Mann is the reserve player.
Kalyn Ponga moves from five-eighth to fullback and Lachlan Miller moves to the bench.
Tyson Gamble will start at five-eighth and Adam Elliott starts at lock.
Jack Johns replaces Tyson Frizell (NSW Origin selection) in the second row.
Sea Eagles - Only one change to the side named in the above link with Jake Arthur replacing Christian Tuipulotu on the bench for his club debut after a mid season switch from the Eels.
Morgan Boyle is the reserve player.
Cooper Johns replaces Daly Cherry-Evans (QLD Origin selection) at halfback.
Kaeo Weekes starts at fullback for Tom Trbojevic (NSW Origin selection)
Toafofoa Sipley joins the 17 at prop in place of Jake Trbojevic (calf injury) and will start at prop, with Sean Keppie moving to lock.
The Tragics Tip - The absence of Daly Cherry Evans will no doubt hurt Manly's chances of winning, however they will be coming into the game with confidence after thrashing Canberra last week and Josh Schuster seems to have returned to form will help but I can't see them beating Newcastle who have been largely unaffected by Origin, Lachlan Miller's demotion to the bench is an interesting one and also moving Kalyn Ponga back to fullback will affect their cohesion - this match could go either way - Knights to Win
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