honestly guys, Lets consider Steve Folks
I know for a Fact he has a Clause in his contract that he can get out should he secure a Coaching roll in NRL.
I think he would be perfect for the Sharks
Do we want a fitness trainer-come-coaching dinosaur? His attitude etc are not that much different to Ricky's. And he's not exactly a coach of flowing football.
Top of my list would be Michael Maguire (ex Storm assistant) who's in the first year of a three year job in the SL. Reason: less expensive than Kearney, and so often its the mediocre players who got to the top with smarts and hard work that make the best coaches. Exhibit A: Bellamy.
Kearney would be fine though too.
I warmed to the idea of Nathan Brown after my initial retching. He's always been said to be one of the smartest players of his era. He'd have quite a bit of experience by now, so the youth thing wouldn't be so much of an issue. He probably wouldn't be too expensive, and he gets good media coverage and people like him.
Of the experienced coaches, Sheens would be top of my list because of his ability to instill good skills in youngsters and develop good junior systems (which has to a big priority for us). (Obviously Bennett and Bellamy aren't going anywhere soon). If Cartwright became available I'd jump at him too.
But say no to: Hagan, Henjak, Murray, Folkes.