JETS coach Arthur Papas admits he is concerned about how his COVID-ravaged squad will cope with what shapes as the busiest schedule in the club's history.
After the postponement of six consecutive games because of the coronavirus, Newcastle are hoping to resume on Sunday week, when they host Adelaide at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Adelaide's visit will be the first of Newcastle's 21 remaining games, with their regulation season set to culminate in a last-round clash with Macarthur FC on May 1.
