Mystery player is Kepaoa back from injury. Usually when there’s a blank name it’s a new player the NSWRL don’t have in their system yet so not sure what happened there. Regardless, it’s a strong starting pack even without Hopwood and Arthur. All other than Davis could realistically play first grade this year and it’s been a long time since you could say that about a Knights reserve grade team.
Fullback is the glaring weakness. Aoake had a shocker last week but even at his best is just ok, a solid winger/centre who’s been thrown there due to lack of options. None of the Flegg players are putting their hand up. Would love to see Winter go straight to Cup after SG Ball finishes their season.