The NRL coaching carousel is in full swing.

Trent Barrett walked away from his role with the Canterbury Bulldogs before he was pushed, while the New Zealand Warriors gig is now open after Nathan Brown exited the post immediately on Tuesday morning, with Stacey Jones to take over.

It's understood Brown was unwilling to move to New Zealand on a permanent basis, and the club said that was more or less the case when confirming he would no longer serve as coach in their statement.

That was then followed by the news that Michael Maguire had been terminated from his post at the Wests Tigers on Tuesday afternoon in a chaotic day of rugby league news.

With three jobs certain to be available, and more coaches under the pump, prospective coaches are soon to be linked.

Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo stands atop the list of future first grade coaching prospects. I have no doubt in the world that all three clubs will be on the phone sooner than later.

Ciraldo reportedly turned down a role with the Sharks, stating he'll only move from the Panthers for the right role, as NRL head coach.

With a host of roles to choose from, Ciraldo will end up where he wants. Below we look at the options if Ciraldo did choose to take the next step forward.

3. New Zealand Warriors

The Warriors' job has now been vacated, and it seems only a matter of time before Ciraldo is linked to the role.

The Warriors are the NRL's big underachievers. They've not lived up to their expectations for longer than I can remember. Could Ciraldo lead the Warriors to the long sought consistency they crave?

Obviously the move across the Tasman is fast becoming an issue. Matt Lodge and Euan Aitken have already moved on for 2023 with Nathan Brown set to join them.

Ciraldo, as mentioned, will have the pick of roles, and the Warriors one certainly has its positives.

Reece Walsh is a superstar in the making while the Warriors forward pack is massive. Luke Metcalf is on the way while Ronald Volkman's potential is limitless.

For the good of the Warriors I would love to see Ciraldo make the move. He has all the attributes to build something special for a fan base who deserves far better.