paul harkin votes against.

Is he still keen? Just seems he's been out of club coaching for a while. Also and you don't have to answer this, is his health up to it?

I'll stick with the Aussies because as ever they are streets ahead. However if we go British then yes I'd consider AK as a possibility.

Old Tiger says McNally was treated unfairly which he wasn't but AK was definitely a casualty of Pearman. In a fair world he deserves another chance but perhaps as a combination with a very good Aussie assistant to bring that added dimension.

Have to say though Clan I can't see it - sorry.

Just think, he might know one or two conditioner's as well

Oh dear........really you think Andy Kelly

Your problem is. At least to us the politeness of explaining you barbed comments.

i hope i am wrong but I think it will probably be Darryl Powell because they wont go pay 'Noble' money and it will be more of the british / home grown spin on it that they will come out with to justify such an appointment

Me neither but only because of general perceptions like the one you make in your first comment.

As for his health, he's 100% fine and (fingers crossed) will stay that way.

Decent shout regarding an Ausie back room team, if there's a British coach with more fire in his belly than Andrew, I've yet to see him.

Go on then

I'll indulge you..why?

Do you REALLY need me to justify why I would question Andy Kelly ? lets go the full hog and get Schofield !!
do you seriously think that his name would been even mentioned by the board ?
If so please tell me on what basis ?

Don't think Powell would be a bad appointment, still youngish and doing a great job at Fev

yes. very highly rated in cap land.

he has the kelly nose. which means he'll look bad on the pr shots.

also if he does owt good, he'll bugger off to hkr.

i know Andy and he is a top bloke and a true gentleman but no way would he be considered.
not wasting any more time on this because its a non starter and will never happen FACT

would be good to catch up with Andy again... I still vividly remember him coming up the stairs after the grand final with the cup in his hands ... greeting me like a long lost brother and the team looking totally bemused!!!

oh... Richard... I am not a long lost brother, you have enough already!!

Is Neil ready to come into the party too?? he knows his stuff....


you will get no complaints from me!

i reckon its one of the following:

1. Powell
2. Harris
3. Poching
4. Matterson

really outside bet -

Noble - but think he will be too expensive

Would you not add Karl Harrison to that list? Could see him wanting another shot at SL, and i think he deserves it with what he has done with his Batley side.

Yes I do!


Answer my question first then I'll have a better idea of where you're coming from.

Neil's currently coaching the Namibian International Rugby Union team and will be in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.

No i would have done but he is off to Halifax

As far as I'm concerned that comment has robbed you of what little credibility you had in my eyes. Oh and spare us the I used to be a RL pro or I know him well stuff, it means nothing on here unless you're willing to name yourself...thought not

I seriously doubt you know Andy better than me though I agree he's a gentleman and a top bloke.

I also agree it's very unlikely to happen, though I suspect for different reasons to you.

corrected.

Agree with the sentiment but due to lack of foresight by the RFL I was right the first time.

Barry Eaton

Local lad, available, has done very well in the championship with low resources at keithley and helped turn the crusaders around over the last few months

mclennan?