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Madge going to Souths anytime would be a disaster for Wigan RL. With Madges influence and Russells Chequebook and the temptation of a life like Sam Burgess is living right now we would lose alot of our young talent.

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 !!!!!

Maguire's good but he ain't that bloody good!

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

[urlhttp://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/bunnies-sights-set-on-maguire-20110326-1cauf.html[/url

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.

Is there an NRL club Madge isnt linked to, Penrith This time www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl- ... 2260288241

Is there an NRL club Madge isnt linked to, Penrith This time www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl- ... 2260288241

I think an "All Madge linked to..." sticky may be required.

Apart from Wayne Bennett

Yet!

Stranger things have happened!!!

Benny isn't really in this for the money though. He is a Queenslander through and through and I hope he goes back to the Broncos.

It's his spiritual home!

Agreed but been there and done that. He loves a challenge and souths have good foundations and it always helps by being the offered the chance to be the first $1m per year coach.

It would certainly be a challenge having Rusty Crowe as your employer.

Benny doesnt really have anything left to prove. He took St george Illawarra (probably the biggest pack of choking losers in the world) and won them a premiership.

at his time of life it should be working in an environment you like in the area you want to live in not being motivated by money

I believe Swinton have made enquiries.

We need a new centre, which makes perfect sense considering we've just abruptly lost one.
I would be happy for an experienced Aussie to come over for a season or 2 giving the younger lads (possibly Acton or Marsh/Charnley the time to develop at a good rate-not play week in week out).

This may not go down well but I think bringing Bailey back in a coaching role may help the youngsters. I remember people saying he was great with them when he was a player a great role model etc. Does anyone think this may happen? I know hes an Aussie so he may retire back over there or get another job out there but dont a lot of Aussies stay here in retirement? so it wouldnt be a new thing. Ah well whats your thoughts?

Btw not really a rumour here just a speculative posibility? lol