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[Simon Kerr]

Despite some horrific performances this season I would have liked to see Bluey given another season.

Thoughts on the next coach? Can't say I am overly impressed with the suggestion that Kearney could get it. Having said that I wouldn't mind him picking up an assistants role.

[G Las D]

I guess something had to give considering the current management has overseen a Warriors outfit that last season got to the Grand Final gradually lose it's way worryingly as the 2012 season progressed.

[kier]

It wasn't just Ivan Cleary who left the Warriors last year - John Hart also left the club (as a result of the board's desire to let Cleary go IIRC). At the time I thought this was a huge loss to the club as he brought a great deal of credibility and stability to the the management of the club. He oversaw the change of the Warriors from a fairly ramshackle,under-performing, first grade team to a strong organisation - as evidenced by all three Warriors sides making the 2011 Grand Finals and the growth of junior/school RL in Auckland.

I was always nervous of the switch of coaches as I thought that the main motivation was emotional - get a "kiwi" coach rather than the best coach. It is a plan that has backfired.

If Kearney gets the job I won't be upset - he has the knowledge to to do the job and the support coaching staff is excellent. I don't judge him on Parramatta.....I think even Bennett would struggle with that club.....and I don't think there's anyone else out there who could do better.