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.
6. Verdict
As it stands both the Dogs and Tigers present bright options. That may sound strange considering their current positions on the ladder but the squads are ever improving.
Both have two superstars arriving in 2023 and both have a superstar half option.
My feel is that if Ciraldo were interested in the Dogs he would have applied already. I also feel like any move would be in 2023 and not right away. There's another title there for the taking at the foot of the mountains.
I never thought I'd type these words but the Wests Tigers present a brilliant opportunity moving forward.
If the Dogs are willing to wait until 2023 then the Dogs are the superior option but the Tigers are a close second.
