Here is a link to BBC reports involving Peter Gentle. Most of it is pretty dull coach-speak but there are some ex Aussie players mentioned, including a piece on the retirement of Mark O'Meley.
The only think im worried about is that he has no NRL experience, the pommie games very different to ours, im really not sure what he is going to have to offer us?
"Agree NOS. It's beyond baffling we didn't even seem to raise a finger to get Bennett, though sadly not totally surprising. It was a nice dream, and ironically the board's best hope of on-field success & getting the best out of what we have.
The only…"
"I think you answered your own point, the club won't do anything with negative financial implications.
We can certainly tell blokes like Sivo, Matterson, Lane etc now that the club will not be renewing their contract and hope their management seek a…"
"Though NOS, your insight and level headedness is much needed in this time as many here are very reactionary, including myself. Need someone to come in and be sane."
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To save you working through everything, here is the Peter Gentle interview I found the most reassuring http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/21481959
The only think im worried about is that he has no NRL experience, the pommie games very different to ours, im really not sure what he is going to have to offer us?
Ok, sweet, thanks MFL, lets hope he can form a good partnership with BA.