Newcastle owner Nathan Tinkler has made a pledge to Cronulla prop Kade Snowden that he will be playing for the Knights next season.But a potential showdown between Tinkler and incoming coach Wayne Bennett is already looming and it could come as early as today with the mastercoach expected to make a secret visit to his new club to meet with officials about recruitment.It is understood Bennett is indifferent about Snowden"s value.He also has a long-held philosophy that front-rowers should not be paid more than $300,000 per season.