damn........

Shane McNally

Have people not picked up that the current number 2 at Wests is Pete Gentle. Surely this news means he is moving on to another job...

Heard he was in running for Cas job...

Whats he doing these days ?, not heard about him since he left.

What about Mitch Brennan then????

Shane Mc Nally - working in administration role for Queensland Rugby League in country region I believe. This was following a stint as Qld Cup coach for a few years. Thought at the time his dismissal was a tad unfair. Also fought hard to retain Gareth Ellis. Worth a phone call at least.

OK!

If we're talking about Shane McNally and Mitch Brennan then I'm unashamedly going to throw Andy Kelly into the mix.

Andrew currently works for the RFL as a Development officer, holds the highest attainable coaching qualifications and delivers coaching courses to international coaches on behalf of The RLEF and the RFL.

Far from being out of touch with modern coaching methods he is well versed and completely up to speed.

The rest everyone knows?

You are having a laugh, surely.

Thanks Shane for 2004 now move on.

paul harkin votes against.

Is he still keen? Just seems he's been out of club coaching for a while. Also and you don't have to answer this, is his health up to it?

I'll stick with the Aussies because as ever they are streets ahead. However if we go British then yes I'd consider AK as a possibility.

Old Tiger says McNally was treated unfairly which he wasn't but AK was definitely a casualty of Pearman. In a fair world he deserves another chance but perhaps as a combination with a very good Aussie assistant to bring that added dimension.

Have to say though Clan I can't see it - sorry.

Just think, he might know one or two conditioner's as well

Oh dear........really you think Andy Kelly

Your problem is. At least to us the politeness of explaining you barbed comments.

i hope i am wrong but I think it will probably be Darryl Powell because they wont go pay 'Noble' money and it will be more of the british / home grown spin on it that they will come out with to justify such an appointment

Me neither but only because of general perceptions like the one you make in your first comment.

As for his health, he's 100% fine and (fingers crossed) will stay that way.

Decent shout regarding an Ausie back room team, if there's a British coach with more fire in his belly than Andrew, I've yet to see him.

Go on then

I'll indulge you..why?

Do you REALLY need me to justify why I would question Andy Kelly ? lets go the full hog and get Schofield !!
do you seriously think that his name would been even mentioned by the board ?
If so please tell me on what basis ?

Don't think Powell would be a bad appointment, still youngish and doing a great job at Fev

yes. very highly rated in cap land.

he has the kelly nose. which means he'll look bad on the pr shots.

also if he does owt good, he'll bugger off to hkr.

i know Andy and he is a top bloke and a true gentleman but no way would he be considered.
not wasting any more time on this because its a non starter and will never happen FACT

would be good to catch up with Andy again... I still vividly remember him coming up the stairs after the grand final with the cup in his hands ... greeting me like a long lost brother and the team looking totally bemused!!!

oh... Richard... I am not a long lost brother, you have enough already!!

Is Neil ready to come into the party too?? he knows his stuff....


you will get no complaints from me!

i reckon its one of the following:

1. Powell
2. Harris
3. Poching
4. Matterson

really outside bet -

Noble - but think he will be too expensive

Would you not add Karl Harrison to that list? Could see him wanting another shot at SL, and i think he deserves it with what he has done with his Batley side.