DESPITE the doom and gloom after Sunday's 42-6 hammering from Penrith, Knights coach Adam O'Brien insists his team can still make the finals, and says it is his job to instill similar belief in his players.
After nine losses from their past 11 games, Newcastle are languishing in 12th position on the competition ladder and will probably need eight wins from their remaining 11 fixtures to have any hope of reaching the play-offs.
