Quote: "other than being a club legend why would we want him? other than coach QLD a team miles better the NSW what exp does he have?
we need a seasoned coach the team needs building up again in terms of personal and someone who has been around a while IMO would do a better job'"
Let me ask you a question
2) Ellery Hanley
Appointed coach of the Great Britain team during the Ashes series of 1994. Appointed Head Coach at Saints in 1999
3) Ian Millward
Took up a position with Illawarra Western Suburbs after retiring through injury in 1983. Had spells with Wollongong University & as an assistant coach with the Steelers. His 1st senior appointment came at Leigh in 1998 in the 3rd tier of the game. Moved to Saints in March 2000
4) Mick Potter
Started as assistant coach at Bradford from 1996-1999. Took over coaching position for the New South Wales Under-17s. Coached St. George Illawarra's Premier League side (Not NRL side) for 4 years. Appointed Head Coach at Catalans in February 2006, joined Saints in 2009.
Daniel Anderson was probably the most successful pre-Saints reaching 2 Grand Finals, though Royce probably had the most experience in terms of time-served as first grade coach.
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