Would everyone be happy if Arthur did sign on for next year from what we've seen, or do we need to see a little bit of his influence on team performances first?

I’d be happy with either. His track record demonstrates his ability to coach. To turn around perennial failures into perennial play off participants and even a GF in the NRL shows what he can do.

I could understand some people wanting to wait a little longer, but I would be happy to go ahead now. I think the delay is on his side not “Blaster’s”…

Personally, I would like to see how we perform the next four weeks before determining. I like everything he has said so far, but need to see if it translates to improved performances.

I'd agree with the above posts.

It sounds like hes open to the job and came across very well in this weeks presser. I'd cautiously keep my powder dry as hes been upfront about wanting an NRL job again and dependant on how our squad perform / whats delivered he may not want it after x10 games.

I’m cautious about him signing up. I think he’ll go to the NRL first decent job that comes up. We need a 3 year commitment from him minimum

Agree.
This is one thing I dislike about the deal where it appears we have to wait until the end of the season his decision if thats the case.This will leave us scratching around for a new coach for the start of next season if nobody else is lined up.
We need a decision before the end of the season his intentions.

2005 West Tigers - retro feel!!

He has been brutally honest - he want to coach in the NRL but will take this on to keep himself occupied. I like that honesty.

The club have to convince him that they will invest sufficient for him to win the comp and keep him here.

If I were him I'd want assurances that I could improve the squad if I was going to stay. If Martin does re-sign, and fair enough he is a solid performer, that only leaves us 1 quota spot assuming Fus goes. Not enough, in my opinion.

We would have to act to cut Frawley off sooner, or maybe even Mom, in order to free up enough quota to bring in the 2 new forwards / possibly a new 7 that we're going to need to be in a position to win SL.

With Hall incoming, and with the young lads pushing through now, our backline isn't terrible but we have to get the platform and the link right next year.

Trade Martin and Frawley for Lam

But will Martin count on the quota? Lots of speculation on players who have been here 5 years coming off next year. If that's the case he becomes more valuable to us. I'd like to think the club has sought clarification on this.

Yep…that’s my understanding…appears the clubs will/have voted this new dispensation in so if the case Martin will come off the quota and if we lose Fusi and Frawley then we have 3 quota spots which surely we can do some serious damage with

I think we’re going to have to terminate one of the quota players early which will cost a fortune but…

I would probably keep Martin if he was off quota,

We all know that the pack needs major surgery.
But unfortunately, the surgery to the backs last off season has pretty much been a disaster.
Frawley, Mom and Miller are not good enough.
Controversial regarding Miller, but I just don't rate him.
The odd flashy run and can beat a man with his footwork, but mostly runs sideways and doesn't have the pace of Field, French or Dufty to make a decent break.
And most importantly, he makes terrible decisions and very costly mistakes.
As well as Fus, I would get rid of all 4 and start again I'm afraid.

Miller is one of the only players we have who can make MoM impact when he plays well, but he is inconsistent as hell. The coaching staff need to take a grip on him and see if he can tighten up his game, otherwise Edgell or another lad should be coming past him into first grade.

Fus will be gone next year I'm sure. Hall is an upgrade there, plus we have a couple of other lads coming through in the outside backs.

The pack is fixable but we need at least 2 high quality additions.