Following reports that Brad Arthur, former Parramatta Eels head coach, is set to join Leeds Rhinos until the end of the season, people have reacted to the news.
When Ian Blease became the new sporting director for the Rhinos, joining from Salford Red Devils, he almost immediately dismissed Rohan Smith after an embarrassing defeat to Hull FC.
Blease signed after seven-and-a-half years in his role with hometown side, Salford – a time in which he was instrumental to bringing Paul Rowley to the club.
Therefore, for a long time, Rowley seemed to be the favourite to land the role, but Brad Arthur was also a frontrunner from the start.
Arthur had been the head coach for a decade in Parramatta, and has never taken on the role anywhere else.
His dismissal came in May as the Eels had just three wins all season, and sat in 14th place in the table.