Fair point. It might be the endgame, while strengthening the club's image/brand. Also we don't know how much pressure (if any) the NRL's putting on the club.
Suspension + shot at redemption sounds fine to me anyway.
But O'Brien (assistant) coached in a few Grand Finals, that can't be true. :D
Last season, Ponga's Hayne like run saved his job. No such luck this year, I reckon.