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?
"Radley is only 27, last 4 seasons he has played - 19 games, 21 games, 23 games and 20 games this year. Has played a lot of second row at Easts this year as well.
I think it's a no brainer, quality player, without doubt. He dosnt miss as many games…"
"Yep, said he wanted another 5 years..... having depth can be a difficult thing, something that Parra is not used to for many a year......I think again the way that Ryles manager's it is key.
If you look at Roosters this year, they had a horrible…"
"While your at wiz doing what you can for the team any chance of going on a bender with Naufahu Whyte and getting on the bags. Invite Toia or Herbie Farnworth while your at it.
Then Parra can help rehabilitate them once their sacked."
"Chammas now saying Radley has been told to look at other nrl clubs or super league. Sounds like to me they just want to move his contract on to get off his money 😂"
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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.