Anthony Milford is among four players with a combined 786 games of NRL experience Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien hopes to include in his side to face Brisbane.
Tyson Frizell (sick), Dane Gagai (cheekbone) and Kurt Mann (ankle) are all likely to return from the sidelines this week, but Milford's expected selection could offer the biggest boost for the Knights as they try to build on their 16-6 victory over the Bulldogs.
