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?
"What you'll see and has been in the nfl for years is reduction of the contact sessions in the pre season and in weekly training.No more 2 a days and also they've adapted the kick off rules also lessen the likelihood of collisions.
Basically they…"
"I don't think ideally JR wants to lay that much for a prop let alone have the ability to get him in the door.If available like he is do we really think we have a closer or a real chance of getting the mentioned in the door.
1/4 chance 25% max.
This…"
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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.