Cameron Smith has ruled himself out of contention for the QLDmaroons coaching job, leaving the door open for Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater. Details 👉 Origin
"As a head coaching role it's not on my radar at the moment, it really isn't. I'm really enjoying what I'm doing at the moment post-playing career," he said.
Mal Meninga, who guided Queensland to eight consecutive series wins from 2006 to 2013, has also been linked with a possible return but the Kangaroos coach would only consider taking on the role if he could continue in the Australian role too. Bennett is leaving South Sydney at the end of the season and intends to return to Brisbane, but he wants to continue NRL coaching and is keen to take charge of a second Brisbane team if the ARLC decides to expand the premiership in 2023 or 2024."I've spoken to [Slater] last year about his interest in coaching Queensland. If it come up he said he'd certainly consider it. He's very passionate about the Queensland side, he's a selector and is heavily involved already.
The future of Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire is currently in the spotlight as the club is currently undergoing an end-of-season review, while St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin and Parramatta's Brad Arthur are contracted for one more year.
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