BREAKING:

[wall_of_voodoo]

Please tell me this is true,i would love to have the greatest coach ever at Wigan

Nah, just seen this on Twitter

Brisbane CEO Paul White said: "Wayne Bennett is our coach for 2019. I've been totally consistent with that and nothing has changed. I can state categorically Wayne will be our coach in 2019."
Looks like the Wigan link a non-starter.

So why are they in talks with Bellamy to take over.

Bellamy is out of contract at the end of this year. Brisbane want him as replacement for Bennett. Bennett has one year left on his contract. Either Bellamy looks elsewhere or finds an intermediate job or Bennett is released to give Bellamy the job as of next season :doz:

[thegimble]

Nah, just seen this on Twitter

So why are they in talks with Bellamy to take over.

Bellamy is out of contract at the end of this year. Brisbane want him as replacement for Bennett. Bennett has one year left on his contract. Either Bellamy looks elsewhere or finds an intermediate job or Bennett is released to give Bellamy the job as of next season :doz:

If Bellamy says yes he goes for 2019.

There is no way Bennett will stay at Brisbane if he knows he is out of a job at the end of 2019. Only way this works for us if Brisbane says ok but your not coaching in the NRL in 2019. Leaving us as a viable option then.

[medlocke]

Nah, just seen this on Twitter

So why are they in talks with Bellamy to take over.

Bellamy is out of contract at the end of this year. Brisbane want him as replacement for Bennett. Bennett has one year left on his contract. Either Bellamy looks elsewhere or finds an intermediate job or Bennett is released to give Bellamy the job as of next season :doz:

Bellamy will be scouting for Brisbane for the season so it said elsewhere

[Mike]

My feeling on Bennett at the world cup was that he came across as being a bit old and short of energy. He doesn't some across as the most enthusiastic guy and his attitude to wanting training camps and matches in Dubai because it was closer for him left a bad taste in the mouth for me. I'm trying to ignore his inteactions with the press, but I didn't really see much of his interaction with the squad to offset it. ALthough he's got a great pedigree, I'm not 100% sure he's the right man for rebuilding the squad at Wigan.

I wouldn't be disapointed with this, but I'd have some reservations. Perhaps with a good couple of motivational and energetic assistants he could be the person we need.

[doc]

I thought Bennett had turned us down in the past due to his son being severely disabled and not wanting to drag him half way round the world.

[thegimble]

I thought Bennett had turned us down in the past due to his son being severely disabled and not wanting to drag him half way round the world.

Not with his wife and family anymore. Split in 2016.

I really think we should go for his assistant at the Broncos.

[josie andrews]

Bennett ‘not going anywhere’

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... -1-9179981

[jasonnlouise]

He'd be a great appointment especially bringing through Oloughlin and Tommy on as future coaches for us,but feel it may just be a pipe dream

[moto748]

My feeling on Bennett at the world cup was that he came across as being a bit old and short of energy. He doesn't some across as the most enthusiastic guy and his attitude to wanting training camps and matches in Dubai because it was closer for him left a bad taste in the mouth for me. I'm trying to ignore his inteactions with the press, but I didn't really see much of his interaction with the squad to offset it. ALthough he's got a great pedigree, I'm not 100% sure he's the right man for rebuilding the squad at Wigan.

That's pretty much my take on Bennett too. And he's not a young man; how many years would be want to give us? Add in his family situation, and I just can't see it. It's not like he's shown any warmth or affection for England anyway!

[moto748]

It at least shows that IL has no intentions of mediocre coaches like Winder, Chester, Big Nose etc, Hopefully he carries on trying some big names down under

Maybe but how much was just paper/twitter talk?

#winderfor’19

You joke (or do you? ), but I wouldn't be at all surprised...