John Morris joins Wests Tigers

excellent work Wests Tigers. deal done quickly and brought over an experienced coach who is familiar at developing and mentoring talent, who additionally understands the Wests Tigers DNA and has done well in other systems. good to have you back Bomber!
 
Yep, amazing.

He is a good bloke with great rugby league knowledge.

Our players will learn a lot from him and he'll be a great help for Benji.

Fantastic news for our club.
I still have a lot of respect for Tim Sheens so I'm going to put it out there that the future of WT is looking pretty damn good since he turned up again. I think, from the rubble, we've got a pretty good young squad for next year and Benji's been set up with a great support team. Tim stated 2025 was the goal and I think we're on track to start doing something. Let's go Tigers, let's go!
 

John Morris returns to Wests Tigers

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Wed 23 Aug 2023, 04:13 PM

Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm that former player John Morris will be returning to the club as an assistant coach.​

Morris played 300 games over 14 seasons in the NRL including three seasons at Wests Tigers, where he didn’t miss a game.

The former hooker/halfback will join Benji Marshall’s coaching team on a four-year deal at the end of this season.

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Morris guided Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks to the finals in his first two seasons as head coach, before joining South Sydney where he’s been an assistant coach for the past two years.

Wests Tigers assistant coach Benji Marshall, who will become head coach in 2024, says Morris will be a great addition to the coaching staff.

“We are really excited to welcome John and his family back to our club as an assistant coach,” said Marshall.
His experience, his character and his attention to detail are second to none.
Benji Marshall
“He is a very good person, a dedicated family man, and we share the same values.

“I have complete trust in him and know he’ll do a great job for us.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe is delighted to welcome Morris back to the club.

“John was identified as someone who has been a head coach, knows what it takes to be a head coach, and how much hard work is required,” said Pascoe.
John was a thorough professional as a player and he’s taken that same work ethic into his role as a coach.
Justin Pascoe
“He will be a welcome addition to the coaching team we have for next season and beyond.

“I welcome John and his family back to the club and look forward to him working closely with Benji and our other assistants.”
 
Great appointment.
Is the perfect person when the inevitable will happen, as it has every couple of years over the last decade.
 
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