Loss to the league but great move for Robinson.

After what Brian McClennan managed to do with a grand final NZ warriors side I would be sceptical about him. I dont know how he managed to go to a club with so many good players and at a minimum fail to make the top 8.

I think this is a massive loss to the league, a strong Catalan is good for SL.

That said, Catalan should find it easy to get a top quality replacement, the lifestyle down in the South of France is a big attracting to both UK and Aussie coaches.

If we win GF, maybe Tony Smith might be interested in the challenge - they're a decent squad, he could do a really great job with them

Can't see "avey vous un cuppa?" getting him very far though.

I do like the sound of Kear with maybe Guisset alongside him. We really need a quality French coach to step up in the future.

An experienced Aussie coach to develop Guisset? Or even give Guisset the top job now with a proven assistant?

You mean John Kear the current Batley coach? Doesn't exactly make him available.

The beautiful beaches, culture and style of the south of France.
Or Batley.
I think I know what uncle John would choose!

Batley, his baldness remedies won't clear customs before the end of next season.

Nobody is questioning the lure of France and all that it has to offer. The fact is that Kear has commitments not only at Batley but his media commitments too. So he's not exactly 'available' as you put it.

Maybe a part time, no pressure environment at Batley suits John down to the ground.