Quote: Ruddy Duck "Just because a Coach is good at a lower club, it does not always mean that he will be a good coach at a higher club.
A good example was Maurice Bamford in the early days of the gang of four running the club was appointed coach of Wigan on the strength of similar success at Halifax, but was a flop with us and had his contract terminated.'"
You do realise that it works both ways tho.
Whilst not being a "bigger club" than us, Madge for all intents and purposes moved up when he went to South's. Holbrook did the same (especially with the investment the GCT have backed him with). Trent Robinson finished 6th and 4th with Catalan, won nothing and yet has created an dynasty at the Roosters.
Over the last 2 seasons Watson has lead his side to a GF and CC semi final. I'd say he's being as successful as he possibly can be.
Would it be a gamble? Yes, but no more so than going to the NRL as for every Madge there's a Steve Price, Furner or Woolford.