I think Jack01 is on the money.
If you read the article closely, the appointment isn't yet done and is really a bit of a nothing sort of article.
Perhaps only believe half of what you read and even less of what you hear.
But Jack01, who is the possibly recruit to play outside Burey?? Perhaps one of his Sydney Uni mates coming back to town or an NRL U/20s trialist
His little brother Harry is the recruit Im speaking of. Im not sure what his movements are in 2014, but I do think they involve the Canberra Raiders unfortunately. As for Sydney Uni, I am certain that Jack never attended, so I have no idea / comment.
From the outset I have supported the idea of having Jack as a coaching candidate. Lets face it, I am certain he was / is the only applicant.
It does strike me as strange that the coaching position has come to this. There has been SO many men around the club in the last 2-3yrs, helping out. Some would call them 'hang ons'. Band wagon effect I guess.
In a perfect world, he would be much more suited to a 'backs' coach position.
The committee that is meeting as I write this, will have to take these points into real consideration.... (Looking from both sides..)
1) Does he deserve such an honour (1st VX captain) just because he has applied as 1st XV coach??
2) Has he the respect or experience to lead the entire club?
3) If he is named in a captain/coach capacity (very mungoe I might add!!) where does this leave James Whitely?
4) Should he be perhaps rewarded with the captaincy, as he has put his hand up in the clubs hour of need?
5) He will need support & apparently there are "plenty of blokes willing to help out" who are these blokes & when will they put their hands up?
6)Rugby League is very one dimensional, so that is why captain/coaches are common place. Our game however is far more technical & contains many dimensions. Will playing at halfback allow Jack fully scope / appreciate his teams strengths & weakness'?
7) Finally, he is a Chalk & desired to go back there in 2014, even going as far to inquire if he would be "accepted / allowed" back.
With our predicament, does that matter in 2014?