The young Australian coaches learn their trade over many many years. A case in point is Neil Henry from the Cowboys. He was Canberra U/18's coach in 1998. Shane Flanagan from the Sharks coached Roosters lower grades before spending at least 10 years as an assistant.

My point is they serve an extensive apprenticeship in a professional club where quality coaches are having a positive influence on their careers.

Any SL player who retires and becomes an assistant is missing out on many years of coaching experience.

Let's face facts, no matter if we win the rest of our SL games, we would still probably finish no higher than 7th so there is no point trying to replace of Agar now, he will see out the season, whether he is here at the start of next is certainly very questionable.

I think you maybe right....however it will be interesting if we actually make it to Wembley and how that would be viewed not only by the fans but also by Pearson. It maybe that Agar is rewarded by keeping his job but a DOR is brought in to support him.

Wouldn't give that a moments concern!

The fact that he hasn't thus far despite consistent underachievement throughout his tenure?

And has to be in place by November.