Laurie Daley is back for a second stint in charge of the Blues, but the game has changed dramatically in his time away. His ability to adapt will shape his legacy.
Laurie Daley, genuine good guy of the game that he is, acknowledged the elephant in a room replete with blue seats, blue carpet, blue everything, almost immediately on Monday.
The 40 per cent win rate from five series, for one iconic shield success in 2014 amid four Queensland triumphs, is the gripe of Daley’s detractors.as advisor and selector, is his chance to prove them wrong. And Monday’s announcement was our chance to put the first, and curliest questions on the table.Aside from an annual Indigenous All Stars coaching gig he relinquished two years ago, Daley’s last outing as a competitive coach came in July 2017.
“The position I have in radio … you are giving an opinion on what you see is happening. Whether it’s trends, what’s happening with different teams. Maguire made 10 changes with his first NSW side, with the likes of Angus Crichton, Zac Lomax, Dylan Edwards, Spencer Leniu and Reece Robson all playing pivotal roles in either their Origin debuts or returns.“They did that really well this year. While you have guys who played really well this year, you want to make sure they are playing well next year as well.”
“Jake did a sensational job,” Daley said. “He didn’t get the time, but his impact was amazing. Great leader. I’ve had a lot to do with Jake. He’s an exceptional person and ... every time he has played for NSW, he has done a fantastic job.”Barring injury, suspension or the world spinning straight off its axis, Nathan Cleary will be Daley’s halfback in 2025.Which leaves an intriguing No.6 shootout between incumbent halves Jarome Luai – the Tigers new $1.2m No.
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