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Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 5.35pmKnights v Panthers team lists 5.29pmWelcome Hide key posts Go to latest Pinned post from 5.29pm Your say – Knights or Panthers Latest posts Latest posts Watch: Last time they met – a surprise Knights win The last team to beat this Panthers side was Newcastle, back in round 12 – when Penrith were without their State of Origin stars. Check out the match highlights. Dillon’s view: Panthers set to stretch streak to nine By Robert Dillon Knights v Panthers team lists Here’s how they will line up in tonight’s first game. Kick-off is at 6pm in Newcastle. Newcastle Knights 1. Dane Gagai 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jakob Arthur 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland. Bench: 14. Thomas Cant 15. Mathew Croker 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Elijah Leaumoana Penrith Panthers 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaiah Papali’i. Bench: 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Matt Eisenhuth 17. Scott Sorensen Advertisement Your say – Knights or Panthers Cleary set to haunt the Knights again By Robert Dillon He’s been a dominant force in the NRL for the best part of a decade, and there is no team Nathan Cleary has dominated more ruthlessly than the Newcastle Knights. For whatever reason, Cleary seems to have a knack of producing special efforts even by his illustrious standards against the Novocastrians, and few would bet against that trend continuing at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night. In 10 games against Newcastle, dating back to his debut season in 2016, the champion halfback has delivered nine victories, many of them by landslide margins (31-10 average scoreline). His only loss against Newcastle came almost seven years ago. That gives Cleary a 90 per cent success rate against the Knights – his best against any opposition, and significantly higher than his overall career winning percentage (70.59). In those fixtures, he has contributed a personal tally of 130 points from seven tries, 50 goals and two field goals. The only team against whom he has scored more heavily is Parramatta, but his 133 points against the Eels have come from 19 games – almost twice as many as he has played against the Knights. Read the full story from Robert Dillon By Dominic Brock Hello and welcome to tonight’s coverage of the Friday night footy double-header, featuring the resurgent premiers, the potential minor premiers, and one of the game’s modern superstars moving back to his favoured position. First up, the resurgent Panthers – on the back of eight straight wins, the latest a controversial four-point victory over the Gold Coast – take on the Knights in Newcastle. Penrith have already risen from dead last to fifth on the NRL ladder, and can jump the Warriors and move into the top four (at least temporarily) with a win tonight. Newcastle meanwhile have Bradman Best back in the side while Jake Arthur joins Jack Cogger in their team’s latest new halves combination. Robert Dillon is our man on the ground in Newcastle. Then Billie Eder will report in on Canberra’s home clash with the Sea Eagles, who sit one win outside the top eight. Manly have shifted Tom Trbojevic back from centre to fullback this week, in place of Lehi Hopoate who has a shoulder injury. The Raiders meanwhile can leapfrog Melbourne into top spot if they win tonight. So, plenty happening. Keep an eye on this blog for all the action, news and highlights as they come in. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025