Adam O\u2019Brien\u2019s coaching future will be decided on a crunch board meeting tonight, with NRL 360 confirming the embattled coach is set to be sacked.<\/p>\n
The SMH reported<\/a> O\u2019Brien has informed club powerbrokers he is willing to walk away from the Knights at the season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n O\u2019Brien has two years remaining on his current contract, meaning the Newcastle club will reportedly contractually be obliged to pay him out 18 months of his deal.<\/p>\n FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer ><\/a><\/p>\n However, a reduced 12-month settlement has reportedly been agreed upon, with Knights powerbrokers set to make their final decision on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n O\u2019Brien led Newcastle to four finals appearances in his six years in charge, but is currently in a battle to avoid the wooden spoon this season.<\/p>\n Josh Hannay was one candidate the Knights were reportedly keen on should they part ways with O\u2019Brien, but has since signed a three-year deal with the Titans to replace Des Hasler. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, current assistant Blake Green is now the frontrunner to be handed the reins of the Hunter club, being backed by figures within the club.<\/p>\n Green is currently the Knights\u2019 attacking coach, but is reportedly held in high regard by both the club\u2019s bosses and players.<\/p>\n Storm to miss Harry Grant for two games | 00:59<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n CRAWLS: \u2018Show pony\u2019 Walsh shows why jury still out; $5k Souths gun in shop window<\/a><\/p>\n TEAM TIPS: Tigers\u2019 halves headache; Roosters\u2019 Walker blow as Storm lose skipper<\/a><\/p>\n