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Canterbury have been formally sounded out about their interest in England rugby union coach Eddie Jones as part of a coaching structure that could involve former Bulldogs halfback Brett Kimmorley.
The Australian understands the club was told that the former Wallabies coach would potentially be interested in returning to Australia if an opportunity arose for him in the NRL. Melbourne assistant Jason Ryles, who is due to join Jones’s England coaching staff at the end of the year, could also form part of the new set-up.
The Bulldogs are mulling over a decision on the future of coach Dean Pay, who is off contract at the end of the season and yet to convince club officials that he is worthy of an extension.
The likelihood is that Pay will be told his services are no longer required beyond this year, leaving the club to search for a new head coach.
Former Manly coach Trent Barrett, now an assistant at Penrith, has been prominently linked with the role, although Bulldogs officials insist they are yet to hold talks with any prospective coaches.
That hasn’t stopped the club being inundated with interest from elsewhere. The most left-field has come from someone purporting to represent Jones, one of the most successful coaches in rugby union but a long-time rugby league fan.
Jones has remained tight-lipped after being linked with a variety of rugby league roles in recent months. However, the silence has fuelled speculation over his future amid suggestions there is genuine interest in returning to Australia to becoming involved in the NRL.
The Bulldogs need to get their next coaching decision right. They have struggled in recent seasons but have a $3 million war chest at the ready and an appetite to spend it on players who will make them a premiership force.
After only one game, Englishman Luke Thompson looks like a smart buy. He shirked little as he made his debut against Brisbane, making it his mission to take on Tevita Pangai Junior.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/90a88ae8a3a64b16b329ccf98d7e3414
The Australian understands the club was told that the former Wallabies coach would potentially be interested in returning to Australia if an opportunity arose for him in the NRL. Melbourne assistant Jason Ryles, who is due to join Jones’s England coaching staff at the end of the year, could also form part of the new set-up.
The Bulldogs are mulling over a decision on the future of coach Dean Pay, who is off contract at the end of the season and yet to convince club officials that he is worthy of an extension.
The likelihood is that Pay will be told his services are no longer required beyond this year, leaving the club to search for a new head coach.
Former Manly coach Trent Barrett, now an assistant at Penrith, has been prominently linked with the role, although Bulldogs officials insist they are yet to hold talks with any prospective coaches.
That hasn’t stopped the club being inundated with interest from elsewhere. The most left-field has come from someone purporting to represent Jones, one of the most successful coaches in rugby union but a long-time rugby league fan.
Jones has remained tight-lipped after being linked with a variety of rugby league roles in recent months. However, the silence has fuelled speculation over his future amid suggestions there is genuine interest in returning to Australia to becoming involved in the NRL.
The Bulldogs need to get their next coaching decision right. They have struggled in recent seasons but have a $3 million war chest at the ready and an appetite to spend it on players who will make them a premiership force.
After only one game, Englishman Luke Thompson looks like a smart buy. He shirked little as he made his debut against Brisbane, making it his mission to take on Tevita Pangai Junior.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/90a88ae8a3a64b16b329ccf98d7e3414