Parramatta have appointed former Wests Tigers player Mark O'Neill as general manager of football to help turn the club's fortunes around after a disastrous 2018 season.
Following an extensive review of the football department, the Eels found key areas were under-resourced and their junior pathways needed a more thorough approach.
The 221-game NRL great will be responsible for performance management, salary reviews and staff contracting, overseeing the club's recruitment strategies at both senior and junior level.
“It is essential that we have a strong and experienced leader who will be at the forefront of developing and driving our football strategy so that we can have a first class, high performance football department, with the goal of delivering sustainable success for our members and fans,” Parramatta chief executive Bernie Gurr said.
“Mark has over 20 years of elite NRL experience and, importantly, has worked at senior executive level in sports administration for over 10 years. Since his initial time with the NRL and West Tigers, Mark has been engaged by the Men of League Foundation to help on a range of strategic and operational objectives and the NRL to actively contribute towards achieving a best practice player safety policy related to potential head injuries during NRL matches. Additionally, he is near completion of his MBA studies which has been undertaken whilst fulfilling fulltime work commitments.
“These achievements demonstrate the respect Mark has within the sports industry, along with the range of experience and expertise that he can bring to our club and our football program.
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Yet another cracker blog from the most boring person I haven't met.
Fark me lock down must be a bitch.
Best thing Oneils ever done is stay down after Danny Williams dog shotted him in retaliation for a high tackle.
anyone can sell themselves as a talent on their resume , Poppa . Hell some of the worst employees I've witnessed absalouty nailed their interviews. Why doesn't his fans page mention he was sacked for getting on the piss and flashing his junk at his last gig ?
https://youtu.be/d9_EuaNTYWs
Haha ! Got a bit front loaded too.
Wonder how Oneils reprimanding of DyLBro went after the shitters incident ? Considering O'Neil got punted for performing an unwanted wrist watch and helicopter trick with his cock.