Newcastle Knights coach Adam O’Brien will keep Warren’s exciting debutant winger Fletcher Hunt away from the media spotlight as he prepares for the match of his life.

The winger plays his first ever NRL match Friday night against Parramatta at McDonald James Stadium before more than 20,000 packed local fans.

"It will be a big occasion for him I bet the whole of Warren and Nyngan will be watching, he has a lot of family out there and deserves his spot in the team," says Adam O'Brien.

"I knew he had big potential when I went to Cessnock and saw him making breaks and he has good speed and I returned to watch him again and Fletcher looked strong again."

The Warren Central School has sent Fletcher a video message through Facebook with his teachers and school mates sending out a congratulations - "We are so proud of you."

The community has flooded social media congratulating the rookie winger who will partner superstar centre Dane Gagai who is set for his 300th NRL game against Parramatta at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Hunt was thrust into the side to replace Greg Marzhew who was ruled out with a knee injury.

Leo Thompson will also miss Friday's clash after a head knock, with Tyson Frizell shifting to the front row as a result.

The reshuffle has seen Adam Elliott added to the starting side and Thomas Cant come on to the bench.

Jack Hetherington has been listed as 18th man in his bid to return from a shoulder injury. 

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Knights coach Adam O’Brien says his young winger will be a key player but he does oppose Josh Addo Carr, the Eels tear away winger.

Gagai has advice for the 20 year old country rookie.

"Don’t be intimidated by the pressure, go out and play your natural game and things will flow from there," he said.

"I know when I played my first game I made mistakes so don’t be keen to impress on your debut your game will come."

The match begins at 6pm so Warren will be glued to Fox Sports tonight (Friday 16 June).