Knights coach confirms teen Diesel Hagan's grand final debut on bench

Newcastle Knights head coach Justin Holbrook announced Diesel Hagan will join the six-man interchange bench for the NRL Grand Final on Sunday night. Hagan, 19, benefits from the suspension of starting hooker Phoenix Crossland due to a dangerous tackle on Nathan Cleary. This marks a significant opportunity for Hagan, who previously captained the New South Wales Under-19s and performed well in NSW Cup. His inclusion could make history as the first debutant in a grand final since 1936. Holbrook's late decision on bench rotation sets up an intriguing match against the Roosters.

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