Des Hasler to Retire at Season’s End Under Mutual Exit Deal
A no-payout clause in Hasler’s contract will let the bottom-ranked Titans end his tenure at season’s end
Overview
- The Titans sit last on the NRL ladder with just four wins and eleven losses, eliminating any finals hopes
- Veteran reporter Phil Rothfield says Hasler will make a formal announcement on his future this week, confirming his exit at season’s end
- Multiple outlets report a secret clause allows the club to terminate his contract without payout if the Titans miss the top eight
- Former NRL star Corey Parker has urged Hasler to step down immediately and suggested assistant coach Jimmy Lenihan as a replacement
- Hasler, 64, concludes a 498-game coaching career that includes four grand finals and two premiership titles