The next two or three years will be rebuilding. Would have been done smoother and almost finished if we had started in 2016.

yeah, it was crap that bloody 2017

The point stands. Yes,winning was good but it led to another year of postponing replacements in players and coach.
It was obvious to everyone but BMD and GH that at the end of 2015 we were coming to a huge rebuilding phase and should start it asap.
Instead they continued with poorer replacements,low spending and extensions for ageing players.
How many times since 2015 have we been in the bottom half and fighting near relegation? Two out of three?

I read in an article about Bennett signing with South's that Furner was their plan B if Bennett didn't sign, but Furner put them on the spot needing an answer last week.
He's coming over here with his son, but his wife and girls are staying in Sydney, hence why he would have taken the South's job if offered - and given those circumstances, I don't see how anyone could begrudge him doing that.
I know he'll be super committed whilst he's here, but it's clear to me, he'll be back in Aus ASAP

Well, to be honest if we get a year or two out of him while we have time to line up someone else, he’ll still do a job. I’m sure he’ll be straight with Leeds if he needs to go back to Aus.

Just hope he gives us notice and not a two weeks before a season starts

I don't think there is too much to worry about. Furner been out of a top NRL job for 5 years so why would he suddenly be inundated with offers all of a sudden now? If he works miracles with us over the next 2 years then yes, i'm sure they will be chasing him hard and that's to be expected whoever comes over from OZ.

He’s coming with his son in November, and apparently the rest of the family arrive early December, or that is what social media seem to think.

I'm sure Souths talked to Furner as Plan B. Rather than Furner not being wanted, I wonder how enticing it would be as an offer - one year deal, new coach to replace you already locked in. I can't see anything other than downside risk for him there.

https://youtu.be/jauw7LyKgsU

https://youtu.be/jauw7LyKgsU

Sounds promising

That would have been a no win situation.

I really can't see why Brisbane and Souths don't make the switch now, with it being out in the open.i can't see either side doing anything but marking time in 2019 with both clubs knowing change is coming.

I posted the same thoughts previously Biff,I would fully expect that this swap will be announced for 2019 as soon as Bennett is back in Oz after the test series
If they don't and keep their present coaches next season,then more fools them IMO

Its certainly not off the table. After their initial excitement I think both Souths and Brisbane realise what a mess they've made, and how hard it would be for both coaches next year. The problem is that switching coaches so late in the day won't help for next season either, as they'll have very little scope to make any changes to their respective squads.

Speaking of furner. Wasn't he supposed to arrive today?

Yep arrives today meets the press tomorrow.

expect signings to be announced later in week if not some tomorrow.

Has the early bird offer gone now to purchase season tickets?

Finished Saturday for seat season ticket holders

I wonder what time the presser is ?

Radio silence from HQ. They really know how to make a big splash with the fans don’t they...

Well he's here. Barrie has tweeted a picture of him

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Give em chance, he only arrived early this morning. On his way to HQ as we speak. Presser later on today

If they’d have been on the ball they would have been promoting this on social media for the last week or so. Have it at lunchtime and broadcast on Facebook etc and you could easily have had a couple of thousand people watching.