There may only be one NRL game this weekend but the NRL world continues to move at a drastic pace.
Kevin Walters leaving the Broncos looks to have had a flow on effect as NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire has stepped down, seemingly Broncos bound.
With Maguire stepping down, the Blues suddenly need to kickstart yet another search for their next coach.
Maguire, having delivered an Origin victory despite overseeing a loss in the series opener, is a huge loss, but the Blues can't dwell on the past.
Below are five potential candidates for the now vacant NSW Origin coaching job:
The former Manly coach hasn't overseen a professional side since 2017, and an NRL team since 2015.
That said, the Origin role seems almost tailor-made for the 16 time Blue.
The Origin coaching role is largely about motivation, after picking the right team. Although I'm not saying Toovey isn't a good tactical coach, he is absolutely a motivation for Blues players.
Toovey literally bled for the Blues in the past. I grew up watching him play for Manly, NSW and the Kangaroos. I can't remember not seeing him bleeding, bruised up and leading his side to glory.
I still maintain he was very harshly dealt with while overseeing his former club side.
I also maintain he'll never coach another NRL side, despite being linked to numerous jobs.
Toovey could be named as NSW coach tomorrow and I would be certain he'll do everything within his power to ensure he oversees a NSW dynasty.
I called for Toovey to be named following the departure of Brad Fittler and I'm absolutely calling for him to be named again now.
Early news reports indicate Daley is the favourite to be named as the next NSW Origin coach.
Daley oversaw the Blues from 2013 until 2017. During that time he won six from 15 games.
Although I am looking forward, and not back, I can understand them re-appointing the former Raider and Blues legend.
If I'm going to lean on Toovey being inspirational, I couldn't ignore saying the very same about Daley.
Having represented the Blues on 23 occasions, Daley understands the Origin arena. Although his stint as coach didn't end in glory, he did run into a pretty handy QLD era.
Despite the quality of the Maroons, Daley does have an Origin series win on his coaching resume. Albeit from five attempts.
I'm not sold on Daley. I actually cringed at initial reports of his rehiring. That said, I understand the move, if it happens.
The Blues need to build on what Michael Maguire started.
With the greatest of respects to the current QLD set up, they're not the QLD side that inflicted a near decade of pain against us south of the Tweed.
As long as Daley surrounded himself with the right people, I have no doubt his second stint would be far more successful.
Buderus is another I linked the second Brad Fittler stood down. I'm more than happy to name him again now.
A veteran of over 330 top grade games as well as 21 Origins and 24 caps for the Kangaroos, Buderus knows how to win at the highest level.
His coaching resume isn't extensive, having oversees the Knights in an interim role for just the six games.
Again though, you don't need to be the most tactical, or experienced coach on the market to enjoy success in Origin.
Anyone got a copy of Billy Slater's coaching resume prior to his Origin appointment?
Buderus is another who bled for the Blues and is brought in to inspire the Blues at every opportunity.
Ultimately I'd probably like to see a little more coaching experience, but Buderus is a brilliant footballing mind and an inspirational figure.
If he isn't given the top job, I'd love to see him brought into the set up on some level.
The Bulldogs legend and nine time NSW Blue has certainly enjoyed a successful start to his young coaching career.
He took the Bulldogs Jersey Flegg side to a title in his first year as coach.
The Sharks Flegg side lost twice in 13 weeks, by a total combined four points. Both losses came to the Jackson led Bulldogs.
Jackson is yet to oversee a top grade game but has shown he has a great footballing mind.
Surrounded by the right assistants, Jackson could be a long-term appointment for the Blues. One who can oversee some serious success.
The obviously worry is that he may be too young and therefore too close to players, but you take that risk across many options.
I have no doubt that the Dogs see him as a long-term option at head coach. He'll probably go through the system via NSW Cup, assistant and head coach.
The Blues may prove a cog in the wheel that is the plan by nabbing the talented mentor very early.
He may look a long shot at this stage but I'd love to see him interviewed and considered.
If the Blues want an experienced option, the current Roosters assistant looks a brilliant choice.
Holbrook helped see the Roosters to a Prelim Final on the back of a 2024 NRL best 738 points scored.
Holbrook has 168 games as top grade head coach, including 81 i charge of the Gold Coast Titans. He has also oversees the PMs 11 and PNG.
He has rep experience too having coached the Australian under 21 side.
Holbrook ticks a lot of boxes in terms of experience but he has also enjoyed success. He took St Helens in the Super League to glory, including their version of the Minor Premiership by a margin of 16 competition points.
Another who was probably removed from his club coaching role in unfair circumstances, Holbrook handled it brilliantly and moved to the Roosters quickly.
Holbrook as head coach, with the likes of Buderus of Toovey as an assistant certainly looks a quality option.