StGeorges benefit is Gould recommenced that they get decent quality help for McGregor and that’s why Flanagan is there and making a huge difference now that McGregor is actually listening to him.
Penrith’s benefit is that they still exist, they were is deep shit before Gould got them on track business wise. Plus he reinstated their heavy promotion of local juniors that is paying dividends.
Of course not everything Gould does works out, but can anyone truly say theirs does?
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A coaching director and general manager are two different roles.
Yes, Gould attracted money to Penrith and re-established junior systems but he also stuck his bib into everything and moved on a coach who was later re-employed by the club. He also moved on another coach who had them sitting in the top 4 at a crucial time. The ultimate sign of success in this competition is a premiership and none have been achieved there during his time.
If you employ a decent coach there's no need for someone else to be a director. You talk about the salary restrictions on coaching units, employing someone like Gould would reduce money needed in other areas.
No one is denying he hasn't got good football knowledge and business skills though.