The club have said that Powell has complete control over player selection next year, which is something. Surely he’s already thinking about whom he wants to keep and who’s being shown the door.

Let’s be honest, our club culture has been one of accepted mediocrity for a long time. I don’t think this year’s campaign is a lost cause yet but I don’t think Price is the one to win it for us. Why not role the dice - chuck Price and let Henderson have a go for the remainder and start sending the players the message that underperformance won’t be tolerated any more. You’re playing for your future and if you don’t like those terms you can spend the rest of your contract signing casts and doing photo ops at Cockhedge.

A pipe dream, I know.

John Duffy and a large fish ... ought to solve your problem.

Strange that Fitzpatrick isn`t mentioned regarding the decision making process.

Surely the CEO should have the remit to hire and fire and it would be his duty to do so.

I agree that Price needs to go immediately.

Nope. Relieving someone of their duties 6 months earlier than planned to save the season because they are underperforming is not a difficult decision.

For someone who goes for a beer every weekend with the coach it may well be, but for a ruthless CEO it would be pretty straightforward.

I think we’re not discussing a sacking though, just an early release with the remaining contract paid off. If anything it’s in the coach’s favour as he gets to leave earlier without losing out financially. It’s just the disappointment of being replaced that would be hard to take, and as others have said he’s a nice guy so no one wants him to leave on the wrong terms.

The tough call isn’t the emotional angle it’s whether we would be worse off with a temporary coach for six months, one who knows he hasn’t got the job for 2022. If we do go down that route maybe we give Henderson a chance to put himself in the shop window. Would be freaky if he won us the grand final though!

I'm discussing a sacking. I want him sacked first thing tomorrow.