I'm a firm believer that the teams with the best roster usually win more games than lose. I know I'm smart, it's hard to be humble.
Teams with a mediocre roster can win if they are motivated and train well....that's where the coaching staff come in. But usually they can't maintain that effort week in week out.
Parramatta, South's and the Titans all have rosters good enough to be higher up. (disregarding injuries etc)
A coach like Bennett would have been good for the Eels...get them motivated then have his assistant take over.
Madge is a man's man and I think he could do a similar role. He did it at South's and they won a premiership but he needs the cattle.....Eels have enough to get the job done.
When Madge was at the Tigers he seemingly failed but the whole joint was out of control and they had no marquee players.
SO, Madge is the man. Bring with him a couple of good players and get your team rockin.
Madge will look your players in the eye and won't take any bullshit, that's how he runs but he also cares for his players.
P.S. go the Tigers