Paul McGregor, without a shadow of doubt, in my opinion, is the perfect fit, as the long term head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons.
McGregor has the best interests of the Dragons at heart, he is red and white, through and through.
McGregor has served a lengthy apprenticeship in may aspects at the Dragons, not only playing at the highest level, but also many support and co-ordination roles within the club.
During his coaching tenure with Wests Illawarra, his club literally won every conceivable award, for the three seasons he was at the helm.
At the Illawarra Cutters, McGregor had a disruptive weekly roster, as such is the nature of the feeder competition, but still preformed admirably under the circumstances.
I've noticed, just in the short period of time that McGregor's been charge of our NRL team, that there's definitely more structure, purpose, direction and confidence within the playing roster.
Our players seem to be "buying into" McGregor's coaching theories.
I now get the impression, that there seems to be a feeling that our players now feel personally responsible when losing a game, they don't want to let their coach down.
McGregor certainly has that "aura" about him, of respect and mutual trust.
I have observed a coach that is forthright honest in his assessment of our team and individuals and is articulated in communicating with the media.
I also have no doubt, that if McGregor is given the opportunity, he may well built our club as a long term force in the NRL.
