Newcastle Knights Head Coach: Justin Holbrook (Photo: Newcastle Herald) The Newcastle Knights enter the 2026 season at a crossroads. After years of inconsistency and lack of attacking spark, the club could finally turn a corner, but how that plays out will decide the year. The attack looks stronger than it has in a while, and for the first time in years, the team seems to have a consistent spine. Justin Holbrook’s arrival, a coach who backs attacking football and structured b