We take a look at Saturday afternoons (31/8/2019) NRL 2019 Week 24 match is between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans. The Knights are the short priced favourite to beat the struggling Titans this weekend.
When: Saturday August 31, 3:00pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
A week of off field controversy at Newcastle translated into an on field horror show at Campbelltown, when the Knights were blanked in the first half and down 30-0 at the break, before losing 46-4 to the Tigers and effectively ruling themselves out of finals contention. Coach Nathan Brown stepped down on Tuesday and won’t coach the final two games of the 2019 season.
The side features just one change, with Connor Watson getting the start at hooker for the injured Danny Levi. The Knights play their final home game against the lowly Titans, who are coming off a spirited 24-8 loss to Melbourne.
It has been a miserable season for the Coast, who welcome back Jarrod Wallace at prop, with Jai Arrow sliding to lock. Ash Taylor is named as a reserve. They have won just one of their past 10 matches.
One of Gold Coast’s four season wins came in round 6 against the Knights at Robina, where they won 38-14. The Titans have actually won three of their past four against the Knights, and in their past three visits to the Hunter, have covered the 10-point start on offer in this one, winning one of those three matches straight up.
The Wolf can’t back the Titans to get the two points against anyone at the moment though. Newcastle is rocking after falling away badly late in the season, but they’ll farewell the home faithful with a big win on Saturday.
Odds:
Tip: Newcastle Knights at $1.28
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Shaun Kenny-Dowall at $8.50
Teams:
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Bradman Best 3. Sione Mata’utia 4. Hymel Hunt 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Connor Watson 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tim Glasby 14. Jacob Saifiti 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Aidan Guerra 18. Kurt Mann 19. James Gavet 20. Tautau Moga 21. Chris Randall
Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Peachey 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Moeaki Fotuaika 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Sam Stone 13. Jai Arrow 14. Alexander Brimson 15. Jai Whitbread 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Will Matthews 18. Anthony Don 19. Jack Stockwell 20. Ash Taylor 21. Tanah Boyd
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change