Very interesting, if a little interrupted by adverts. It’s definitely a possibility and we will know soon enough now. Bleasey is a wily character, he’s one or two steps further down the path than he’s letting on…


Also interesting that he’s now turned most of the recruiting attention to the 2027 season and want’s to be ahead of the pack for that. Great news.

Not seen it yet, 2027 season... wow.. that must mean he's pretty much got 2026 lined up already then which is very good news. 


Be a huge shot in the arm if Arthur stays... i'd love him to sign a 2 year deal though, he could lead us to a major trophy in that time, but he needs more time to tweak the squad yet imo.

Blease could go down as one of the most import pieces of recruitment since we brought in JP in years to come. We will look back and say that was a huge huge moment. 

Reports in Oz suggesting both of Arthur's sons will be playing for Newcastle very soon. 

Could be something developing perhaps?

Interesting comments from BA. Missing his two sons, but wife and daughter love it here, he loves the club, and the way the players are applying themselves makes it hard to walk away. Very similar to things he said last season  before commiting to another year. Unless something spectacular opens up back in Oz in the next couple of weeks I think he'll go round again.

I`m sure if an opportunity comes knocking he will head back.
I`m not that convinced he is in demand and clubs in the NRL are preferring to look elsewhere unless desperate in the nicest possible way and I`m not querying BA`s stock here but maybe there he`s not top of their list.

I get the impression BA is seen as yesterday’s man in NRL terms. If he wins us trophies bext year for us, this may change. But if NRL clubs are looking at SL coaches i think 2/3 others will have higher stock value currently, Lam, Peters etc

Think both Lam and Peters would have to go the assistant coach route. Arthur has 11 years as Head Coach with Paramatta, not to mention a GF appearance in 2022, so his experience gives him an edge. However I do think you have a valid point, in that the NRL tends to be (with notable exceptions) a young man's comp, and out of site is out of mind. At 51 BA isn't exactly ancient, but if he does want to extend his career (and win things) Leeds might be his best bet.

I don’t think that his lack of a decision is anything to do with the club or players. Having worked away from family for long periods, in other countries, it’s a massive strain on your life and not for everyone.


If Leeds were based in Sydney, he’d have signed up months ago.

Agree to some extent Batley but he does have his wife and daughter here.
Then again if I had my wife with me in the UK I might want to go back to Australia.