Laurie Daley has been dumped as Blues head coach with the NSWRL board deciding not to renew his contract for 2018.

โ€œI have spoken with Laurie and he understands the decision. He is obviously disappointed but he has enjoyed the journey and appreciated the opportunity,โ€ saidย NSWRL Chairman George Peponis.

โ€œWe felt it was time to make a change. All aspects of the business will be looked at from coaching staff to team operations and personnel.โ€

Read the full statement below:

The NSWRL Board has today finalised itsย review of the 2017 Holden State of Origin Series and announced it will conduct an organisational overhaul and restructure, which includes appointing a new coach.

NSWRL Chairman Dr George Peponis OAM said the Board had decided it was time for a new direction and Laurie Daley would not be offered a renewal of his five-year contract which ended this year.

โ€œI have spoken with Laurie and he understands the decision. He is obviously disappointed but he has enjoyed the journey and appreciated the opportunity,โ€ said Dr Peponis.

โ€œObviously we thank Laurie for the significant contribution he has made over the past five years.

โ€œHe is a legend of the game and has done a tremendous job. He is the only New South Wales coach in the past 12 years who has won a State of Origin Series.

โ€œWe felt it was time to make a change. All aspects of the business will be looked at from coaching staff to team operations and personnel.โ€

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