If Rule and Kath's jolly to Oz wasn't to sign Dobson or a new coach, what the fook were they doing? Choosing a overseas loaction for the wedding of the century??

Debatable, and not really when considering the point people are making. The concern is mainly overseas recruitment, how much can an inexperienced coach appeal to NRL players? You say McNamara has done well, but he's still only captured 2 players from over there. Tupou is a bit hit and miss, and IIRC Morrison wasn't long after Noble's departure so he was probably already well into discussions.

If anything, McNamara backs up the fear, as he's recruiting mainly from SL.

Also, if the first thing they say is 'how much are you going to pay me?', knowing us their next words will be 'no thanks, x have offered more'.

FFS give the guy a break and a chance and some need to get over their all things australian obsession.
And as for saying that it purely down to ££££ well that just ridiculous and such a knee jerk reaction and doing Rich such a diservice.
He's been appointed for a reason and maybe that is he actually might be good enough.
Let's support him not pull him down.

Jon Sharp has shown than you can still recruit well in the NRL if you have the backing of the board.

Edited

Well we all bemoan the fact that we do not appoint enough young British coaches and here we are running him down before he has had a chance.

For me , there is more to this than that, some soundings must have been taken with the senior players and their views obtained. I think it has been planned for a while myself. Lets face it, for me, it is better than Harrison or Cullen or even Murray. With Richard what you see is what you get and he has studied under a great motivator who could not man manage and a great man manager who could not, apparently motivate. That experience should stand him in good stead! It's a positive for the British game on the franchise front too!

Lets get behind Richard and give him our support!!

As for an assistant the last time he was in charge and did so well Lasty was the power behind the throne as far as motivation is concerned I would go for him I think although it is a risky one!! The kid is FC through and through though!

The fact is he is now our coach and we should give him at least till the end of this year and a pre season to sort out some of the mess. I think as a club it shows great belief in the British game, although some will no doubt see it as a Cheap and cheerful fix and of course it is both!!!

Lets get behind him on Sunday!!

Looking at players for next season?

The voice of reason, well said Wilf.

People questioning RA appointment obviously have no idea what so ever of his coaching abilities and great FL knowledge.

I don't doubt his coaching abilities, or his RL knowledge, I DO question the motivation behind this decision, the way the announcement was handled and wether our board are really pulling out all the stops for the future.

Sums up my feelings as well.

I agree with what you've said except for that in bold. That imo is an insult to RA why can't the appointment be based on his coaching credentials.
Just because he has an english accent and has been promoted from within he's being written off.

Good to see the excuses coming out early.