I'd like to think Madge will see out his contract with us. He's still young and I'm sure, as already eluded to, another year with us will enhance his CV further and therefore his opportunities when he gets back home.

I do understand the "glamour" and appeal of the NRL and South Sydney Rabbitohs in particular though.

Are you being specific to Wigan's young talent? If so, you should realise that Souths have one of the largest junior talent pools in RL.

As has been said, I'd hope he would stick to his agreement to see out his 3 year contract. And then maybe sign an extension!! Barrett and Riddell left early for different reasons, but we'll never forget the fact they didn't stay. Future employers aren't normally impressed by failure to keep promises.

If he does see out his current contract and has had a successful 3 years at Wigan and the only available NRL clubs are so-called "basement" sides then surely he'd stay on at Wigan. Hes a very young coach and will have plenty of opportunity to return to the NRL as head coach of one of the top teams. It doesnt have to be at the end of this year or even at the end of next year. The guy seems full of integrity and I fully expect him to see out this contract with Wigan then let's wait and see what happens after that.

Why's that then? Surely there'd be nothing better he could put on his CV than turning the fortunes of not one but TWO clubs around?

Hah, I'm on to your game Conroy, your starting a campaign to get him at Latics aren't you !!!!!

Just been trolling various nrl news sites and noticed on Sydney morning herald site that Russell Crowe has sounded out maguire for his next coach. Thoughts anyone? Not sure how long Maguire has left on his contract?

He still has next year and I am pretty sure he will see out his contract and leave having won every major honour.

This was raised last year, not with Souths but someone else I think. At the time, Madge stated clearly that he would see out his contract. I know business is business but I think he's formed a real affiliation and liking for the club and believe he will stay and leave only when he's achieved everything he can.

The only tiny fly in the ointment is the Gleeson thing. Not sure how much backing he thinks he's receiving from the club but I know for sure that although the camp isn't split, some of the players are sympathetic to Gleeson rather than Madge.

I dont know if they are sympathetic or not but every player has the upmost respect for Maguire and I would be certain they would stand by whatever Maguire's decision is.

Link to story

rlhttp://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/bunnies-sights-set-on-maguire-20110326-1cauf.htmlrl

Although Souths are my NRL team I'm hoping there's no truth to this story, we've got a good thing going now at Wigan last thing we need is Russell Crowe snaring our main man.

That's not even a rumour it's a reporters thoughts

Worrying thing is Russell Crowe normally gets what he wants.