Paul Kent has warned Newcastle could risk “blowing up” its season if it puts a timeline on Adam O’Brien’s tenure, should the club struggle in the early rounds of its 2023 campaign.
The Knights are widely tipped to miss out on a spot in the top eight once again this year, although O’Brien’s side have a favourable draw on paper to open the season.
Newcastle plays the Warriors (twice), Tigers, Dolphins, Raiders and Sea Eagles in the first six weeks and would be considered a decent chance of winning at least half of those games.