Tim Sheens is set to coach the Wests Tigers in Townsville this weekend, with interim coach Brett Kimmorley to miss the contest after contracting COVID earlier in the week.
Set to take the reins permanently from 2023 onwards, the clash comes just 18 days before the tenth anniversary of Sheens' last win as an NRL coach - a long time between drinks.
Sheens won't be officially named as head coach for the Cowboys match, with the honour expected to be given to either assistant in Ben Gardiner or Nathan Cayless. Despite the lack of title, Sheens will have his fingerprints all over the line-up this weekend.
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Looking forward to some last minute team position changes and a few sneaky set plays 😀
will benji help Sheens coach this weekend ?
will benji help Sheens coach this weekend ?
Could be a chance.
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@helmesy I'm shocked he dropped all media so soon, surely they remain coaching rest of the yearÂ
According to nrl360 benji has left to take charge of salary cap and recruitment prior to November 1
@helmesy I'm shocked he dropped all media so soon, surely they remain coaching rest of the yearÂ
According to nrl360 benji has left to take charge of salary cap and recruitment prior to November 1
I was also shocked that he dropped the media so soon, but if you read the article it says Benji was shocked as well. I read it as Benji went in and said I will be leaving and Fox said "Yeah righto, how about now?".
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Regardless its a big commitment by Benji and Im impressed.
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The more work you do now the better the harvest in a couple of years.
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