The article below stating the dragons are looking at Phillips...what capacity would the dragons want him as? Assistant coach? Surely with his apparent talent he’d want a first grade job. Also yes this is an article from ‘The Mole’ so take it with a grain of salt if you wish.
Panthers face battle to keep gun assistant
Former Roosters fullback and NRL ref Luke Phillips was a key man in NSW’s winning game plans against Queensland.
Now an assistant coach at Penrith, Phillips has a unique perspective on the game having been both a top-level player and referee.
He has an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the individual referees, and that is one of the main reasons the smart ‘Gus’ Gould signed him at Penrith.
Former Sydney Roosters fullback Luke Phillips has been a valuable addition to the Panthers coaching staff. (AAP)
But the word is out about Phillips - and the Tigers, Dragons and Eels have all made subtle inquiries about his availability for 2019.
He is enjoying the job at the Panthers - but it will cost Gus a decent pay rise to keep him on board.
Panthers face battle to keep gun assistant
Former Roosters fullback and NRL ref Luke Phillips was a key man in NSW’s winning game plans against Queensland.
Now an assistant coach at Penrith, Phillips has a unique perspective on the game having been both a top-level player and referee.
He has an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the individual referees, and that is one of the main reasons the smart ‘Gus’ Gould signed him at Penrith.
Former Sydney Roosters fullback Luke Phillips has been a valuable addition to the Panthers coaching staff. (AAP)
But the word is out about Phillips - and the Tigers, Dragons and Eels have all made subtle inquiries about his availability for 2019.
He is enjoying the job at the Panthers - but it will cost Gus a decent pay rise to keep him on board.
