Thats crazy talk and will never catch on

Which goes back to the excellent points made last week by vastman, about the dearth of coaching talent at junior level and the focus on 'big is best.'

The squadbuilder chap who was on YR earlier made an observation - the RFL, instead of throwing good money after bad on vainglorious expansion projects that are doomed to fail, should invest much more in the sport at junior level, including the development of proper coaches and officials. I have to agree.

So if a job as a conditioner came up at a pro RL club, say Wakefield Trinity, in the near future, say the end of this season, would you think of applying for it?

I'd be lying if I said I didn't harbour ambitions to coach and I've spent years admiring my brothers while also being envious that my personal circumstances didn't allow me to follow their lead.

All that's changed now and I would consider such a position, whether I'm ready for it is a different matter but I believe I wouldn't be the worst coach ever to grace or besmirch the game.

Would you be a nice Andy "dead chilled" type or a Neil "I'll kick you from here to the other side of the changing rooms" type of coach? Made me laugh when he lost it with them at HT!

I don't know your personal circumstances, but if the opportunity arises I'd say go for it.


You clearly have the pedigree and the passion.
Life changing opportunities don't come around too often and there's always a risk, but if you don't try you don't know. Good luck with it.