Mal Meninga has been named as the first head coach of the N-R-L's 18th side

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• Mal Meninga has been named as the inaugural head coach of the N-R-L's 18th side
• Geelong coach Chris Scott is confident Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is ready to return to his best
• Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has offered an 'unreserved apology' to the Knights' fan base

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