Star to be dumped as Knights shake-up continues

Newcastle looks poised for another halves shake-up after losing a third game in four weeks to start the season.

SEN Sydney radio host Jimmy Smith reports the Knights will recall Jackson Hastings to the side at the expense of Tyson Gamble for Friday's round five clash with St George Illawarra.

Hastings was axed after a round two one-point loss to North Queensland, with recruit Jack Cogger brought in at halfback.

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The Knights beat the Storm with Gamble and Cogger in the halves, but were disappointing in a 20-12 loss to the Warriors in Auckland on Sunday.

And while it was Cogger who struggled with his kicking throughout the contest – failing to put any pressure on the Warriors – it appears coach Adam O'Brien will pick a third different halves pairing in five weeks to start the year.

All round five teams will be confirmed at 4pm.

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THURSDAY

Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, 8pm AEDT

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FRIDAY

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium, 6pm AEDT

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Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium, 8pm AEDT

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SATURDAY

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Warriors at Accor Stadium, 3pm AEDT

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Manly Sea Eagles vs Penrith Panthers at 4 Pines Park, 5.30pm AEDT

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Dolphins vs Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, 7.35pm AEDT

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SUNDAY

North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4.05pm AEST

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Canberra Raiders vs Parramatta Eels at GIO Stadium, 6.15pm AEST

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Bye: Sharks