Don't jump the gun too quickly on this one. Bennett is the preferred option and what is being reported isn't always true - we've seen enough nonsense printed by journos to know better.
Agree Willow, Bennett wants to coach past 2019, we are offering him a chance, that chance might not be there if we sign Madge for 2019\. It looks like Pascoe is playing this well, and Bennett might have to come for 2019, or risk not having a job to go to in 2020
Let's clear up the Pangai situation. He is quoted here
https://twitter.com/tennewsqld/status/1049627992186482688
No contract for 2019.
I think Pascoe would be crazy to try and pressure Bennett into coming earlier. You take him when you can get him. I also think announcing Wayne signing for 2020 increases the likelihood that Broncos release him straight away. It's no different to our club/fans not wanting Ivan around now we know he has eyes for another team.
Bennett is a game changer for WT. Maguire is not. Bennett brings sponsors, he brings players, he changes the whole fabric of the club as soon as he walks through the door. It is surely worth waiting until 2020 for him. We don't need a new coach "now" as some seem to be saying. Cleary has a contract and in a way it would be good to see him have to lead us through 2019\. The squad we have now is all his doing.
If I was Pascoe I would:
a) sign Bennett from 2020
b) Before the ink dries on that contract I'd get straight on the phone to Gus Gould and tell him "we're holding Ivan until next summer. If you want him earlier you get us Wayne straight away."
I can't find the article but I am sure I have read Bennett quoted as saying "The only way I won't be at the Broncos in 2019 is if they sack me." By that he is saying "I'm going to sign elsewhere for 2020, if you want to punt me before then that is your call."
No, if he asks for a release he blows his Mill+ for 2019 from the Donkeys.
If they sack him, they have to pay him out. Then he is free for another Mill+ from the Tigers. Win Win for Unca Wayne..
**Can't see him leaving early though. We need to have a fill in coach (obvious one is Cleary) if Unca is coming here.\
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If not it looks like Madge would be the choice unfortunately. Would prefer Neil Henry to him any day myself.