He can’t really give an answer until he has another offer in Oz. That’s likely to be a month or two at least yet. That said we shouldn’t wait around. We need to have some plan of where we are going next year, which positions to recruit and who to target. All of that needs a HC for next year first.

Personally I would like to see Rowley in the job. I dont want Arthur to stay. I dont think he is cut out for the UK game. He wants boring, but I admit effective, "Direct Rugby" He has improved our line speed and defence but there is no cohesion with the ball in hand in attack  and I don't hink he is the right man to improve this. I think his ideal game is one man rugby and a quick play of the ball, relying on the opposition to be out of position or fatigued. Its attritional rugby with no creativity. 


I am also really annoyed he has openly stated he is looking for a position in Australia and that is why he has not yet signed for 2026. It's very unprofessional. Why would the players give their all for a bloke that is wanting to leave? it just creates uncertainty in the players minds. For me , if we could get Rowley tomorrow I would not hesitate and put BA on the next plane out.

I agree with this. It's not time for a Brian Mac style appointment, i.e. someone to get the big old dogs in the team to perform at the right time of the year. Innovation seems most likely to come from the NRL these days, so that's why I'm against Wane and Rowley. Keeping Arthur for another year seems ideal though, assuming that ship hasn't already sailed.

Ironically Brian Mac is himself in the NRL, along with Richard Agar. Imagine the fun we'd have on here if either one of these was re-appointed. It would save us starting a new 'For the live of God etc' thread 3 games into the season 

Trouble is if you go down under for a high calibre coach, they don't tend to stay more than two seasons before going back to the NRL... KR look to have struck Gold with Peters but i bet he will get a gig back there soon..