I'd always be careful with media recommendations. I mean who actually talks about assistant coaches day to day, seems a bit suss the he's up for a job and then just so happens to get a glowing recommendation from the media.

I always used to puzzle at some of the glowing match commentary by Phil Clarke on some players (who in my opinion where not particularly standout players), then I realised that his brother is a agent for rugby league players, so then it all makes sense.

I'm sure a good agent would be in touch with the show to make sure burgess had someone promoting him as he is being considered.

Equally I'd hope the person in charge of Warringtons recruitment has some rugby knowledge rather than relying on media reports and you tube clips.

Quote: ratticusfinch "I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

Quote: ratticusfinch "I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

We can't do that strategy this year because we'd be resting everybody every week.

I think some of the boys have been getting plenty of rest during games .

Didn't Powell leave by mutual consent to?

So at least there is some alignment between incoming and outgoing coaches.