The business end of the season is upon us and that means Channel 9 will be there to capture the race to the finals with Saturday Night Footy.
Here is everything you need to know about the round 22 instalment where the Brisbane Broncos will welcome the Newcastle Knights to Suncorp, while aiming to consolidate their position in the top-eight.
Brisbane Broncos look to bounce back after consecutive losses
A fortnight ago, the Broncos were looking up at the top of the table and believing they had a chance of making the top four. However, two losses later and Kevin Walters’ men are now looking over their shoulder.
They have slipped down to seventh in the ladder and will be feeling the pressure when they welcome the Knights to Queensland.
Newcastle claimed their first win since round 16 last weekend, yet Adam O’Brien will need an improved performance from his team if they are to knock off the Broncos at Suncorp.
Betting guide for Brisbane v Newcastle
The Broncos have enjoyed their recent meetings with the Knights, emerging victorious four times out of their last five games at home.
In those matches, they have put some big scores on their opponents and boast a 40-point average across this period.
However, Newcastle have won seven of their last ten matches in Queensland and will be aiming to claim back-to-back victories for the first time since round two.
Home Exact Points - Brisbane Exactly 30 - $10.00
Odds courtesy of TAB.
Player to watch – Adam Reynolds
Adam Reynolds is a key factor in the revival of the Broncos this season, with the veteran halfback guiding his team around the park expertly with his kicking game.
In fact, the little No.7 has averaged 484 kicking metres per game this season, which is more than any other player in the league.
Kevin Walters will be relying on his experienced campaigner to kick the Knights into the corners and make them work it out of yardage, while testing their second-choice fullback Tex Hoy out in the air with his bombs.
When is the start time for Saturday Night Footy?
- Sydney - 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
- Brisbane - 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
- Melbourne - 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
- Adelaide - 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
- Perth - 5.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
What time is kick-off between Brisbane and Newcastle?
- 7:35pm [AEST] Saturday 13th August, Suncorp Stadium.
How will the Brisbane Broncos line-up?
1.Te Maire Martin
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Brenko Lee
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Tom Flegler
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Jake Turpin
15. Rhys Kennedy
16. Corey Jensen
17. Keenan Palasia
How will the Newcastle Knights line-up?
1.Tex Hoy
2. Enari Tuala
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Dominic Young
6. Anthony Milford
7. Adam Clune
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Brodie Jones
13. Mat Croker
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Simi Sasagi
