One of the banner events of the NRL year has arrived once again, with the 2024 Koori Knockout set to be held this weekend.
Across four days, Indigenous talent from across the country will compete in the tournament, this year held in Bathurst.
Every year, a host of NRL talent find their way into the competition, and this year looks no different, with a mix of current and future stars of the game already committed to playing.
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Which NRL players will play in the Koori Knockout?
A number of big-name NRL players have already committed to playing at the 2024 Koori Knockout.
However despite earlier indications, it seems that fan favourites Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr will miss the tournament, although they may have involvment off the field.
NRL players at 2024 Koori Knockout
PLAYER | NRL TEAM | KOORI KO TEAM |
Brian Kelly | Gold Coast Titans | Cabbage Tree Island |
Braydon Trindall | Cronulla Sharks | Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers |
Gerome Burns | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers |
Jesse Ramien | Cronulla Sharks | Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers |
Players will be added as teams finalise rosters
When is the Koori Knockout 2024?
This year's Koori Knockout will take place across four days, from Friday, October 4 to Monday, October 7.
The draw for the tournament will be held on Thursday, October 3.
Where is the Koori Knockout 2024?
As always, the Koori Knockout will be hosted by the winner of the previous year's event.
In 2023, the KO was taken out by Walgett Aboriginal Connection, who won the chance to host the event at Hereford St Sporting Fields, Bathurst.