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Both teams are in desperate need of a win after taking advantage of a week off after losing winning games last season.
Newcastle was outclbaded by Canterbury at home, arguably its worst performance of 2018, while Parramatta St George Illawarra was eliminated in frustrating circumstances at the last stage of the WIN Stadium
The two teams are not in contention for the semifinals, then expect an avalanche of points at the McDonald Jones Stadium.
Key match: Mitchell Pearce versus Mitchell Moses. Nathan Brown knew his team was in trouble when his half-star was sacked with a seventh-round pectoral injury against the Tigers. The victories have been hard to come by since then, but expect the hosts to be attracted by the return of their rookie off season. Moses endured a difficult year, but the playmaker still runs up to the final whistle.
For Knights to Win: Give Connor Watson as many Steeden touches as possible. After an irregular career start in the Hunter, the pivot has posted his clbad in recent weeks. Also look for Danny Levi to get rid of the mid eels from the fictitious half
For Eels to Earn: Their front platoon under fire must follow the example of Nathan Brown. The lock never steps back on the ground, but it needs support. Look for Daniel Alvaro to continue his encouraging recent form.
Knights Stat Attack: Despite sitting in twelfth place on the scale, Newcastle boasts the best game completion rate (80 percent) in the competition. Winger Shaun Kenny-Dowall scored the most interceptions (3).
Eel Attack: Since they are sitting on the scale, Brad Arthur's men should not be surprised. made the most tackles in the league (5638). Prop Daniel Alvaro was an Ironman without the ball in his hand, making 640 tackles
And another thing: Long-time Knights fans are not bothered by Eels. Parramatta is one of the big victories of the year, one of whose victories is the grand finale of 2001, when Andrew Johns signed a second title of Deputy Prime Minister
Newcastle Knights against Parramatta Eels, Friday at 19:55. McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights: 1 Nicholas Meaney, 2 Ken Sio, 3 Sione Mata & utia, 4 Cory Denniss, 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall, 6 Connor Watson, 7 Mitchell Pearce (c), 8 Josh King, 9 Danny Levi, 10 Daniel Saifiti, 11 Mitch Barnett, 12 Aidan Guerra, 13 Herman Esees
Exchange: 14 Nathan Ross, 15 Chris Heighington, 16 Jamie Buhrer (c), 17 Jacob Lillyman,
Reserves: 18 Luc Yates, 19 Sam Stone, 20 Jack Cogger, 21 JJ Felise
The Knights named halfback Mitchell Pearce to return from a pec injury, pushing Jack Cogger into the reserves. Nick Meaney starts at the side for Kalyn Ponga (hamstring) and Danny Levi starts hooking for Slade Griffin (knee) with Nathan Ross coming on the bench. Daniel Saifiti (foot) returns to the front row, pushing Herman Ese's to lock, Aidan Guerra in second place and Sam Stone to the reserves.
Angels: 1 Clint Gutherson (c), 2 French Bevan, 3 Michael Jennings, 4 Jarryd Hayne, 5 George Jennings, 6 Corey Norman, 7 Mitchell Moses, 8 Daniel Alvaro, 9 Cameron King, 10 Siosaia Vave, 11 Marata Niukore, 12 Brad Takairangi, 13 Nathan Brown
Exchange: 14 Tepai Moeroa, 15 Tim Mannah (c), 16 David Gower, 17 Peni Terepo
Reserves: 18 Kane Evans, 19 Auva Kirisome, 20 Jaeman Salmon, 21 Kaysa Pritchard
Tepai Moeroa (suspended) returns to the bench for Will Smith in the only change of Parramatta.
Head-to-Head: Played 50; Knights 28 wins, 21, 1 draws
Previous result: Knights won 30-4 at ANZ Stadium on lap 13
Points per match: Knights 17.6; Eels 14.8
Points Conceded Each Game: Knights 26.8; Eels 23,4
Televised: Live on Nine, Fox League
Prediction of Petero Civoniceva: Both teams play for pride, but I think the return of Mitchell Pearce will be the catalyst Newcastle wins at home. Eels do not seem to know how to win at the moment, losing has become an almost weekly habit.
Tip: Knights by 6
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