Shaun is one of the best sports execs in the country, but tend to agree that I would have liked to see someone with specific NRL experience in such a role. The GM of football has a specific talent management aspect that can have a massive impact on a club's fortunes.
I know he has had roles within NRL clubs before, but they've been predominantly commercially focussed rather than roster and pathways management.
Proof will be in the pudding I guess.
Richardson was instrumental in appointing this bloke so he's probably just a yes-man. Doesn't matter that he has no RL profile or cred.
Well the last guy was a cricket Australia hire so I’m not sure if it’s that much of a step backwards. I’m guessing Richo is doing a role which approximates the GM of football (recruitment etc) so what we need is someone to do the management of the club which is more a professional position
