He's got the Rabbitohs head coach job full-time from next year. Announced last year.

Ward for me. Did a good job with probably less money and got them fit.

I don't think the Leeds players speak that fondly of Barrie Mac, if I remember from his sacking. Sinfield was quite critical of lack of structure, and it seemed to be very much relying on the instinctive abilities of a golden generation.

Not for me. McDermott's success have come with big spending clubs, Leeds and their riches (and golden generation) then Toronto who spent full cap in part time leagues. And it took him two attempts to take them up there. When money is less plentiful his record is poor, at London he got sacked after winning 7 of his last 38 games (yes i had to look that up but i knew it wasn't good!) and lost 6 out of 6 in superleague when the cash ran out at Toronto. He's currently 'coaching consultant' at Oldham. They haven't won a game since he arrived. He's not really our kind of coach.

I`m talking about JD helping the club appoint a coach should they choose to look overseas, that`s what the whole post is referring to, having someone to consult with the board to make the correct decision.

Gotcha.

Yes, that would be good.

Ideally, it would be someone who has played over here so gets the UK and the super league (and won't expect NRL facilities).

Personally i'd go for Danny Ward, i think he's got the qualities needed to get more out of this squad without needing millions to make us competitive. I wouldn't be against bringing in an Aussie assistant coach but we would have to do our research well, for every Justin Holbrook there's a Craig Sandercock.

If they know our facilitiies they won't come!

Heart says Shane Flanagan.

Head says Danny Ward.

If we are talking Aussies and a realistic option (Maybe) there's not a better option out there outside of Shane Flanagan IMO, the only reason he`s not a head coach in the NRL is down to his ban, I`m not even sure he has a gig anywhere at the moment? Took Cronulla from bottom of the table to premiership winners and already has experience of been over here with Cas. Has always been around the best coaches and turned into one of the best himself.

The walker brothers seem to get highly praised down under. Both have played in SL and Ben will know Willie from his time at leeds if I’m not mistaken. They can’t seem to get a crack at first grade over there so wonder if they’d try there hand over here first? Obviously bringing both there wouldn’t be the need to replace last either

Can bring his son over with him as well if he wants

Got a nice, cosy gig co-commentating on Fox League. Coming to Wakey might be a tough ask compared to his current job. But I agree.

Is it likely any Aussies are going to want to take the plunge to come over here in such times? COVID is massive over there with the lockdown, some fear they’ll be locked down until next year. Who knows, maybe they’ll see it as an escape route!!

The name Anthony Seibold came to mind when thinking of Aussies, someone who’s no doubt going want to revitalise his coaching career. I’m sure there are better coaches available though!

Despite being from Wakefield, I really don’t see big fat mac taking over. Never really seemed to like us and the Wigan pie will probably still be bitter about the 62-0 drubbing we gave him a few years back.

I reckon it’ll be someone over here who takes the job. Would like it to be announced soon, so they can get to work straight away and prepare properly for next year.