NRL Round 23 - Knights Vs Raiders - 2:00pm Sunday, 9th of August - GIO Stadium

[Lynchyknight]

I know doesn’t mean anything but went back and had a look at when both Crossland and McEwen came off and both where exhausted and not limping before they come off so hopefully that’s all it and just a niggle at worst

 

[SportsFan]

The Cant @ hooker experiment needs to finish. His service slowed it down ALOT last night for us. Maybe he can beef up and be a rotation middle for us? Play some small forward ball.

 

[BTP]

The Cant @ hooker experiment needs to finish. His service slowed it down ALOT last night for us. Maybe he can beef up and be a rotation middle for us? Play some small forward ball.

Cant help when Graham isn't there and Crossy/Croker needs a break.

 

[SportsFan]

Cant help when Graham isn't there and Crossy/Croker needs a break.

Totally agree, last night without Graham didn’t help.

 

[NotTheSpooners2026]

Well this injury list is just ridiculous now

 

[NotTheSpooners2026]

Round 25
Pasami Saulo Foot
Jacob Saifiti Hamstring
James Schiller Neck

TBA
Phoenix Crossland Calf
Jermaine McEwen Hamstring
Harrison Graham Hamstring
Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana Collarbone
Tyson Gamble Fracture
Matt Arthur Wrist

2027
Dylan Lucas Ankle
Dylan Brown ACL

 

[jamesgould]

It’s not really that bad? Most sides would be the same at this time of year.

 

[NotTheSpooners2026]

It’s not really that bad? Most sides would be the same at this time of year.

Crossland, Graham, Arthur, Gamble and Brown that's a LOT of spine players not available this week James

 

[Lynchyknight]

Hopefully Crossland, McEwen and Graham all good for next week

 

[BTP]

Cant should be edge if McEwen out again. He'll get the job done, I didn't realise ESL was out otherwise i would have had him on bench, so that's disappointing.
If Graham no good, you'd have to bring in Hagan. Just needs 15-20mins he's a strong and crafty kid.

Hopefully only precautionary for McEwen and Crossy. Crossy is one of our ore important players.

Wouldn't hurt if Sasagi is out this week again, just saying.

 

[jamesgould]

Crossland, Graham, Arthur, Gamble and Brown that's a LOT of spine players not available this week James

Not confirmed or even suggested that Crossland and Graham are out, you've jumped the gun there. The rest other than Brown are reserve graders.

 

[Lynchyknight]

Crossland, Graham, Arthur, Gamble and Brown that's a LOT of spine players not available this week James

Where has it been said that Crossland and Graham are out this coming week? I’ve missed it if it has

 

[BTP]

Where has it been said that Crossland and Graham are out this coming week? I’ve missed it if it has

Hasn't, just assumptions currently after Baz mentioned it on twitter. He didn't say they were out though.

 

[Frank McWilliams]

If Crossland or Graham are out then need to keep Cant on bench to relieve at 9 so if McEwen is out would consider Frizell or Jones with the other bench prop relief.
All a bit up in the air with so many possible outs for Hooker

 

[Macca89]

Cant should be edge if McEwen out again. He'll get the job done, I didn't realise ESL was out otherwise i would have had him on bench, so that's disappointing.
If Graham no good, you'd have to bring in Hagan. Just needs 15-20mins he's a strong and crafty kid.

Hopefully only precautionary for McEwen and Crossy. Crossy is one of our ore important players.

Wouldn't hurt if Sasagi is out this week again, just saying.

Phoenix will be a huge loss defensively in the middle. Some of the tackles he made on Hass last night I’m not sure any other hooker we have would make

 

[Defence wins games]

Wonder if Graham will be right for next week. If Jermaine is out again can’t will be second row. Running out of troops

Frizzel to replace McEwen, Cant and Jones to cover, Graham hopefully returns from injury and a speedier less defensive replacement for Crossland. Hunt or Winter onto the bench. I dont like it but we are so far down the backups now.

What is wrong with McEwen?

 

[Die Hard]

What is wrong with McEwen?

Hammy apparently

 

[Defence wins games]

Hammy apparently

 

[Defence wins games]

Thanks @ Die Hard

 

[Mclovin]

Im hoping to get out and watch this game seeing as its in town. Havnt been able to go to a knights game in over a year now I normally drive up to Newy for a couple of games but life gets in the way some times.
So if im there the boys better show up and put on a show!