Newcastle Knights powerbrokers have begun making internal plans to part ways with coach Adam O’Brien at the end of the season after six years at the helm.
Barring a late-season resurgence, the Knights are preparing to pay out the incumbent coach. He triggered a guaranteed two-year extension through until the end of 2027 by finishing in the top 12 last season.
Knights coach Adam O’Brien.Credit: Getty Images
There is a push internally at the Knights for assistant coach Blake Green to take over next season. Green is the attack coach at Newcastle and despite the team’s struggles with the ball in 2025, is highly regarded by officials and players alike.
There is also a push from sections of the club to pursue Cronulla and Queensland assistant coach, Josh Hannay. The club declined to comment when contacted on Monday afternoon.
More to come.