LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a move that has stirred up a hornet's nest among NRL fans, Laurie Daley is on track to snag the coveted NSW Blues coaching gig.
The NSWRL is reportedly offering the seasoned 55-year-old a second shot at the state's top coaching job, with an official announcement expected soon.
The decision to hand Daley the reins has sparked mixed reactions among supporters, with some fearing a repeat of past mistakes.
Despite being previously sidelined due to his ties with TAB, Daley is reportedly willing to make sacrifices to lead the Blues in the upcoming season, aiming for back-to-back victories against arch-rivals Queensland.
Known as a NSW legend, Daley's aura and experience played a significant role in the NSWRL's choice to appoint him as the new head coach.
Renowned reporter Danny Weidler spilled the beans, revealing that the former NSW and Raiders star will soon be unveiled as the man tasked with guiding the Blues to victory.
Daley's track record includes six wins out of 15 matches during his previous coaching stint from 2013 to 2017, including a crucial series triumph in 2014 that broke Queensland's stranglehold on the Origin Shield after eight long years.
In a remarkable feat, he joined the elite ranks alongside Wayne Pearce as one of the few to have played, captained, and coached a winning Blues team against the Maroons.