LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In Round 19, the Newcastle Knights, sitting two wins outside the top eight, aim to upset the Melbourne Storm.
Recent reports from nrl.com.au highlight Newcastle's struggle for consistency, with their last five games resulting in a L-W-L-W-L record.
This includes a close loss to the Raiders, the league leaders, before their bye weekend.
Compounding their challenges, the Knights will likely be without captain Kalyn Ponga for the remainder of the season.
In contrast, the Storm are set to return several of their Origin stars, coming off a hard-fought win against the Cowboys, where Nick Meaney shone with a two-try performance in the fullback position.
This matchup promises to be a significant test for both teams.