Laurie Daley has emerged, but he's emerged from an article written from Phil Rothfield. You would have to think from the outside looking in that Daley is damaged goods at the moment. Problem for the Titans $$$$ will be a consideration so Michael Maguire maybe too expensive and they will have to settle for someone from the B grade list.
The other thing if the criticism is made that Mal Meninga can't coach NRL because it's a completely different beast. Then is it fair too suggest Daley shouldn't be judge too harshly on his success rate at origin level as a potential NRL coach?
Former NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley joins list of candidates for Gold Coast Titans job
AXED Blues coach Laurie Daley has emerged as a leading contender for the Gold Coast Titans job to replace Neil Henry.
The Sunday Telegraph can reveal Daley’s name is on top of a short list of candidates the club wants to interview over the next fortnight.
The Titans have earmarked Daley as “the face of the franchise” when they relaunch under new ownership next month.
He is widely respected in the corporate world and is renowned for having strong relationships with players and more, importantly, being able to control Jarryd Hayne.
The fact he won only one Origin series from five starts against Queensland won’t affect his chances as he was up against arguably the hottest representative side assembled.
Daley is holidaying in Hawaii and has yet to decide if he will continue coaching or look for a career in the media.
His manager Steve Gillis said on Friday that Daley would look at all options on his return.
The Titans have called on one of Australia’s top sports businessmen to lead the hunt for a new coach.
Geoff Jones, CEO of TEG, Australasia’s leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company, has been appointed chairman of the coach selection panel.
Jones, a proud Queenslander, quietly joined the Titans board in April, but now steps up to guide the most important decision in the club’s recent history.
Interestingly, Jones is an ex-lieutenant colonel in the Australian Army who was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC).
Those close to him say Jones will have no bones making a tough call to ensure the Titans’ fortunes improve rapidly.
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