Reynolds might be one of the competition's forgotten men, having made only nine top-grade appearances since joining Wests Tigers two seasons ago, but there has been speculation that he will be rushed back in for Saturday's crucial clash with Klemmer's Knights at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

Injuries to Robbie Farah (broken ankle) and Jacob Liddle (knee) have left the Tigers without a recognised hooker, while versatile Moses Mbye has been sidelined with a hip problem.

Reynolds hasn't played in the Tigers' No.1 side since the round-seven win against Gold Coast, amid suggestions the club is trying to offload him.

But as a veteran of four State of Origins and two grand finals, the 30-year-old playmaker would provide the Tigers with welcome experience in a game that is effectively do-or-die for both teams.

"Obviously we know what Josh is about," Klemmer said.

"He's an outstanding footballer and he brings a lot of energy ... to bring him in the side, they don't lose too much. He's a great player and he knows how to play footy, so we've got to watch out for him."

Reynolds hasn't played against the Knights since round 18, 2017, in a game that was billed as his farewell appearance at Belmore. After the Bulldogs staged a great escape to win 20-18, the local junior was chaired from the field by adoring fans.

Newcastle will need a dummy-half shuffle of their own this week after Connor Watson suffered a knee injury in Saturday's 42-6 hammering of North Queensland.

Kiwi international Danny Levi would appear the logical candidate to replace Watson, although Knights coach Nathan Brown said in a radio interview on the weekend that reserve-grade hooker Chris Randall would be considered.

The Tigers put a dent in Newcastle's finals aspirations with a 28-26 upset at McDonald Jones Stadium three weeks ago. But they have since lost their past two games to sit equal 10^th with Newcastle, two points behind eighth-placed Cronulla.

Whoever loses on Saturday could slip to four points behind the eight with only two regular-season games to play.

"Obviously it was gutting losing all those games in a row, and you start thinking the season is gone," Klemmer said. "But a win on the weekend helped us a bit, and some results have gone our way. We're in the race still and there's some belief in the squad that we can still make it ... now we go down to Campbelltown to try and get another win."

After their loss in round 19, the Knights should be well aware of the Tigers' capabilities. "They're a classy outfit, they've got some strike in their footy side and we've got to play similar to the way we played on the weekend," Klemmer said.