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The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Knights star hospitalised with lacerated kidney
Newcastle star Fletcher Sharpe has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney after being admitted to hospital in Perth. Sharpe reported abdominal soreness after suffering a concussion in the Knights' 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. It is understood he suffered the damage in the same tackle as the concussion, when his body hit the ground hard when brought down from behind. The five-eighth has since been taken to hospital, and is set to remain in Western Australia for several days as he deals with the issue. Sharpe would already have missed Friday night's clash with Canberra due to concussion issues. The Knights have a bye the following week. Newcastle do not yet have a timeline on how much longer they expect the 21-year-old to miss. Sharpe has been one of Newcastle's best threats this year, scoring 11 tries and setting up another three in a side that has the worst attacking record in the NRL. Newcastle have several back-up options in the halves, with Tyson Gamble available again and Jackson Hastings having returned to the NRL against Manly this month. Elsewhere, there are fears Dolphins winger Jack Bostock suffered a dreaded ACL rupture in the Perth match. The potentially season-ending injury comes just a week after the flyer scored four tries against North Queensland last Saturday. The Warriors are also waiting on scans on halfback Luke Metcalf's quad and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's ankle after their loss to Penrith. Watene-Zelezniak is expected to be sidelined for some time with a syndesmosis injury, but the fourth-placed club hold some hope that Metcalf's is not serious. Newcastle star Fletcher Sharpe has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney after being admitted to hospital in Perth. Sharpe reported abdominal soreness after suffering a concussion in the Knights' 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. It is understood he suffered the damage in the same tackle as the concussion, when his body hit the ground hard when brought down from behind. The five-eighth has since been taken to hospital, and is set to remain in Western Australia for several days as he deals with the issue. Sharpe would already have missed Friday night's clash with Canberra due to concussion issues. The Knights have a bye the following week. Newcastle do not yet have a timeline on how much longer they expect the 21-year-old to miss. Sharpe has been one of Newcastle's best threats this year, scoring 11 tries and setting up another three in a side that has the worst attacking record in the NRL. Newcastle have several back-up options in the halves, with Tyson Gamble available again and Jackson Hastings having returned to the NRL against Manly this month. Elsewhere, there are fears Dolphins winger Jack Bostock suffered a dreaded ACL rupture in the Perth match. The potentially season-ending injury comes just a week after the flyer scored four tries against North Queensland last Saturday. The Warriors are also waiting on scans on halfback Luke Metcalf's quad and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's ankle after their loss to Penrith. Watene-Zelezniak is expected to be sidelined for some time with a syndesmosis injury, but the fourth-placed club hold some hope that Metcalf's is not serious. Newcastle star Fletcher Sharpe has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney after being admitted to hospital in Perth. Sharpe reported abdominal soreness after suffering a concussion in the Knights' 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. It is understood he suffered the damage in the same tackle as the concussion, when his body hit the ground hard when brought down from behind. The five-eighth has since been taken to hospital, and is set to remain in Western Australia for several days as he deals with the issue. Sharpe would already have missed Friday night's clash with Canberra due to concussion issues. The Knights have a bye the following week. Newcastle do not yet have a timeline on how much longer they expect the 21-year-old to miss. Sharpe has been one of Newcastle's best threats this year, scoring 11 tries and setting up another three in a side that has the worst attacking record in the NRL. Newcastle have several back-up options in the halves, with Tyson Gamble available again and Jackson Hastings having returned to the NRL against Manly this month. Elsewhere, there are fears Dolphins winger Jack Bostock suffered a dreaded ACL rupture in the Perth match. The potentially season-ending injury comes just a week after the flyer scored four tries against North Queensland last Saturday. The Warriors are also waiting on scans on halfback Luke Metcalf's quad and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's ankle after their loss to Penrith. Watene-Zelezniak is expected to be sidelined for some time with a syndesmosis injury, but the fourth-placed club hold some hope that Metcalf's is not serious.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Newcastle Knights star Fletcher Sharpe hospitalised with lacerated kidney following concussion
Newcastle star Fletcher Sharpe has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney after being admitted to hospital in Perth. Sharpe reported abdominal soreness after suffering a concussion in the Knights' 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. It is understood he suffered the damage in the same tackle as the concussion, when his body hit the ground hard when brought down from behind. The five-eighth has since been taken to hospital, and is set to remain in Western Australia for several days as he deals with the issue. Sharpe would already have missed Friday night's clash with Canberra due to concussion issues. The Knights have a bye the following week. Newcastle do not yet have a timeline on how much longer they expect the 21-year-old to miss. Sharpe has been one of Newcastle's best threats this year, scoring 11 tries and setting up another three in a side that has the worst attacking record in the NRL. Newcastle have several back-up options in the halves, with Tyson Gamble available again and Jackson Hastings having returned to the NRL against Manly this month. Elsewhere, there are fears Dolphins winger Jack Bostock suffered a dreaded ACL rupture in the Perth match. The potentially season-ending injury comes just a week after the flyer scored four tries against North Queensland last Saturday. The Warriors are also waiting on scans on halfback Luke Metcalf's quad and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's ankle after their loss to Penrith. Watene-Zelezniak is expected to be sidelined for some time with a syndesmosis injury, but the fourth-placed club hold some hope that Metcalf's is not serious.
7NEWS
15 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Concussed Newcastle Knights young gun Fletcher Sharpe hospitalised with lacerated kidney
Newcastle star Fletcher Sharpe has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney after being admitted to hospital in Perth. Sharpe reported abdominal soreness after suffering a concussion in the Knights' 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. It is understood he suffered the damage in the same tackle as the concussion, when his body hit the ground hard when brought down from behind. The five-eighth has since been taken to hospital, and is set to remain in Western Australia for several days as he deals with the issue. Sharpe would already have missed Friday night's clash with Canberra due to concussion issues. The Knights have a bye the following week. Newcastle do not yet have a timeline on how much longer they expect the 21-year-old to miss. Sharpe has been one of Newcastle's best threats this year, scoring 11 tries and setting up another three in a side that has the worst attacking record in the NRL. Newcastle have several back-up options in the halves, with Tyson Gamble available again and Jackson Hastings having returned to the NRL against Manly this month. Elsewhere, there are fears Dolphins winger Jack Bostock suffered a dreaded ACL rupture in the Perth match. The potentially season-ending injury comes just a week after the flyer scored four tries against North Queensland last Saturday. The Warriors are also waiting on scans on halfback Luke Metcalf's quad and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's ankle after their loss to Penrith. Watene-Zelezniak is expected to be sidelined for some time with a syndesmosis injury, but the fourth-placed club hold some hope that Metcalf's is not serious.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'I'm grateful': Exiled Knight vows to make amends after breaking his silence on Newcastle deal
JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Another debutant gets chance as injury forces major reshuffle for Knights
BOOM rookie Fletcher Hunt made his Knights debut on the wing, has been deployed at centre and will now line up at fullback against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday after Fletcher Sharpe succumbed to a calf injury. Sharpe suffered the injury late in the Knights' come-from-behind 26-22 win over Manly. Although a minor issue, coach Adam O'Brien has erred on the side of caution with the gamebreaker. His absence has caused a major reshuffle. Hunt, who this week inked a two-year extension with the club, moves from centre to fullback. Kyle McCarthy was the 18th man and will now line up at left centre. "Fletcher Sharpe pinged a calf at the back end of the game. It is a strain in the gastrocnemius, which you can't play around with. If it has been a soleus, which is at the bottom of the calf, he may have been a chance." There is also a fresh face on the interchange bench. Brock Greacen, who is on a trial and train contract, comes in most likley for Matt Arthur. The 22-year-old from Denman can play in the middle or the edge and has been rewarded for form in the Knights NSW Cup side. "Brock is the exact mould of what we want a Knights player to look like," O'Brien said. "He is tough and gritty. He has been so consistent. He has been our best performer week-in, week-out in the in NSW Cup. That is how you get your debut if an opportunity arises." Greacen will be the fifth player to make his NRL debut for the Knights this season. "One of the exciting things for this weekend is that we have 11 out of the 17 who have come through our pathways," coach Adam O'Brien said. "We have said for a long time that we have to make sure we are developing a strong pathway system. I feel like the club is on the right path." BOOM rookie Fletcher Hunt made his Knights debut on the wing, has been deployed at centre and will now line up at fullback against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday after Fletcher Sharpe succumbed to a calf injury. Sharpe suffered the injury late in the Knights' come-from-behind 26-22 win over Manly. Although a minor issue, coach Adam O'Brien has erred on the side of caution with the gamebreaker. His absence has caused a major reshuffle. Hunt, who this week inked a two-year extension with the club, moves from centre to fullback. Kyle McCarthy was the 18th man and will now line up at left centre. "Fletcher Sharpe pinged a calf at the back end of the game. It is a strain in the gastrocnemius, which you can't play around with. If it has been a soleus, which is at the bottom of the calf, he may have been a chance." There is also a fresh face on the interchange bench. Brock Greacen, who is on a trial and train contract, comes in most likley for Matt Arthur. The 22-year-old from Denman can play in the middle or the edge and has been rewarded for form in the Knights NSW Cup side. "Brock is the exact mould of what we want a Knights player to look like," O'Brien said. "He is tough and gritty. He has been so consistent. He has been our best performer week-in, week-out in the in NSW Cup. That is how you get your debut if an opportunity arises." Greacen will be the fifth player to make his NRL debut for the Knights this season. "One of the exciting things for this weekend is that we have 11 out of the 17 who have come through our pathways," coach Adam O'Brien said. "We have said for a long time that we have to make sure we are developing a strong pathway system. I feel like the club is on the right path." BOOM rookie Fletcher Hunt made his Knights debut on the wing, has been deployed at centre and will now line up at fullback against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday after Fletcher Sharpe succumbed to a calf injury. Sharpe suffered the injury late in the Knights' come-from-behind 26-22 win over Manly. Although a minor issue, coach Adam O'Brien has erred on the side of caution with the gamebreaker. His absence has caused a major reshuffle. Hunt, who this week inked a two-year extension with the club, moves from centre to fullback. Kyle McCarthy was the 18th man and will now line up at left centre. "Fletcher Sharpe pinged a calf at the back end of the game. It is a strain in the gastrocnemius, which you can't play around with. If it has been a soleus, which is at the bottom of the calf, he may have been a chance." There is also a fresh face on the interchange bench. Brock Greacen, who is on a trial and train contract, comes in most likley for Matt Arthur. The 22-year-old from Denman can play in the middle or the edge and has been rewarded for form in the Knights NSW Cup side. "Brock is the exact mould of what we want a Knights player to look like," O'Brien said. "He is tough and gritty. He has been so consistent. He has been our best performer week-in, week-out in the in NSW Cup. That is how you get your debut if an opportunity arises." Greacen will be the fifth player to make his NRL debut for the Knights this season. "One of the exciting things for this weekend is that we have 11 out of the 17 who have come through our pathways," coach Adam O'Brien said. "We have said for a long time that we have to make sure we are developing a strong pathway system. I feel like the club is on the right path." BOOM rookie Fletcher Hunt made his Knights debut on the wing, has been deployed at centre and will now line up at fullback against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday after Fletcher Sharpe succumbed to a calf injury. Sharpe suffered the injury late in the Knights' come-from-behind 26-22 win over Manly. Although a minor issue, coach Adam O'Brien has erred on the side of caution with the gamebreaker. His absence has caused a major reshuffle. Hunt, who this week inked a two-year extension with the club, moves from centre to fullback. Kyle McCarthy was the 18th man and will now line up at left centre. "Fletcher Sharpe pinged a calf at the back end of the game. It is a strain in the gastrocnemius, which you can't play around with. If it has been a soleus, which is at the bottom of the calf, he may have been a chance." There is also a fresh face on the interchange bench. Brock Greacen, who is on a trial and train contract, comes in most likley for Matt Arthur. The 22-year-old from Denman can play in the middle or the edge and has been rewarded for form in the Knights NSW Cup side. "Brock is the exact mould of what we want a Knights player to look like," O'Brien said. "He is tough and gritty. He has been so consistent. He has been our best performer week-in, week-out in the in NSW Cup. That is how you get your debut if an opportunity arises." Greacen will be the fifth player to make his NRL debut for the Knights this season. "One of the exciting things for this weekend is that we have 11 out of the 17 who have come through our pathways," coach Adam O'Brien said. "We have said for a long time that we have to make sure we are developing a strong pathway system. I feel like the club is on the right path."
