Just about everything went wrong for Newcastle's NRL side in 2022, a campaign perhaps best described by Knights coach Adam O'Brien as a "tough, shitty season".
When the curtain fell on the year, the Knights were left in 14th position - only two wins clear of last place.
At first glance, finding the positives in a season that was littered with poor performances, a string of injuries and a range of other issues seemed like a tricky task.
