Overview

• The NRL knocked back Kevin Walters’ plan to appoint Gorden Tallis to a cultural role, but multiple reports say Tallis is now a leading candidate for one of two assistant coaching positions.
• Commission policy bars coaches with active links to NRL clubs, which leaves Tallis eligible because he holds only an ambassador role with the Titans.
• Walters’ bid to include Broncos assistants Trent Barrett and Ben Te’o was rejected under the restriction on club-affiliated coaches.
• Walters has been urged to consider Australian assistants working in the Super League, with Willie Peters, Adrian Lam, John Cartwright and Brad Arthur among the names raised.
• An announcement on the touring staff could come this week, while Wests Tigers confirmed a 15-year commitment to Leichhardt Oval and Campbelltown Sports Stadium after securing $100 million for upgrades.