Are NSWRL making a mistake by accepting part-time candidates for the vacant head coaching position?

Since the departure of Brad Fittler a couple of weeks ago, NSWRL have struggled to attract any suitable applicants as of yet and has been resigned to welcoming current NRL head coaches for the role.

The coaching search from NSWRL has been heavily criticised by SEN’s Scott Sattler who claimed the Blues are not taking State of Origin seriously enough.

“The question I want to put out there is, how serious is State of Origin to NSWRL? Are they creating an opportunity and making it attractive to coach the pinnacle of the game?” Sattler said on SEN 1170 Sportsday.

“The QRL looks like it's setting the standard of what the modern game should look like and how important State of Origin is.

“Because NSW looks like they’ve made it clear that it will probably be a part-time role if that happens, a part-time offer means a part-time mentality.

“Unless they made an offer to Freddy Fittler that he had to refuse to make a change, defeats will continue if you’re dealing with an opponent like Billy Slater, he ensures his team is prepared within an inch of its life.”

SEN’s Mat Rogers revealed his concerns for the future of Origin if NSW doesn’t start taking it seriously, allowing another Queensland dynasty to start.

“I know it’s a six-week program in terms of the coaching program but it’s bigger than that, it is so important that role,” Rogers added.

“I don’t think State of Origin survives the way that we know as we do now, I don’t think it survives another six or seven-year dynasty from Queensland, I know Queenslanders will show up.

“If NSW go through another four or five years of getting towelled up, I just don’t think they show up to the games, I think they throw their hands up.

“Are they taking this seriously? Are they actually putting the resources that it deserves based on what this generates, what it creates and what it means to your state? Are you really offering a part-time role?"

NSWRL have confirmed they are taking expressions of interest for the role and will likely decide on a new coach prior to the end of the year.