Newcastle's attack has improved by more than 12 points per game from last season, the fourth-largest rise in premiership history.
That progress came despite Kalyn Ponga missing a third of the season and Dylan Brown suffering an ACL injury.
Last week's opening against South Sydney captured the change, as Dom Young's leap put Jermaine McEwan over.
Newcastle scored seven tries from bombs last year, but produced three in this season's opening game.
"Every time I'm going to go up and compete," said Young, the 200cm NRL winger.
He said late-set kicks now create frequent chances, making competition essential.
Since Justin Holbrook arrived, passing shifts have lifted tries beyond halfway from five last year to 31 this season.
Young, Greg Marzhew, Dane Gagai and Bradman Best provide the speed to challenge the Warriors at Eden Park.
Phoenix Crossland said Newcastle's flexible approach suits its attacking talent: "We just play what we see, and it suits the team with Sharpie (Fletcher Sharpe), Kalyn and Sandon (Smith)."