Kevin Walters to return as halves coach for 2018

[Russell Coight]

 

[jarro65]

Good.

 

[Super Freak]

This increases our chances of a premiership.

 

[Super Freak]

Badel also saying it's happening.

 

[Super Freak]

Hopefully Walters will end up having full control of the attack rather than just working with the halves.

 

[jarro65]

Wayne must now be seriously considering life after Wayne.

 

[Unbreakable]

I could see Wayne signing a 2 year extension as coach to coincide with Walters contract with the Maroons, would set us up nicely to make Walters head coach in 2020.

 

[winslow_wong]

Maybe there are broncos staff that lurk on this forum. Our calls have been heard people. Let's dance.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Awww yiiis.

Groom him as your successor, Wayne.

 

[Son Edo]

Great news. Hopefully, he can recreate the same magic out of Milf and Niko like he did with Milf and Hunt.

 

[Unbreakable]

2 year deal confirmed. I like my theory, I think Wayne coaches for 2018 & 2019 then hangs up the boots and lets Walters take over.

 

[Nashy]

Excellent.

 

[winslow_wong]

Have the broncos and Wayne approved walters' return? I remember in 2016 he was meant to return but Wayne ultimately said no.

 

[Unbreakable]

Kevin Walters tipped to succeed Wayne Bennett after agreeing to return to Broncos

October 22, 2017

WAYNE Bennett has officially declared Kevin Walters is being groomed to succeed him at Red Hill after confirming the Queensland coach will return to the Broncos next season.

The Courier-Mail can reveal Walters will be back as Bennett’s right-hand man next month after the master coach rubber-stamped the move following private discussions between the pair.

The Queensland Rugby League will formally announce a two-year extension for Walters today and as part of the new deal, the Maroons coach will be given permission to work for the Broncos.

It can be revealed Walters approached Bennett last month to express his interest in returning to the Broncos.

The Queensland coach is relishing his work with the Maroons, convincing him to sign on until the end of 2020, but is keen to ramp-up his development in an NRL system.

Walters’ return to the Broncos will represent his third stint as Bennett’s assistant after he was famously sacked in 2005 before returning two years ago to help Brisbane to the 2015 grand final.

It is also the most compelling sign yet Walters, one of Brisbane’s favourite sons, is in contention to take over from Bennett, who will be 69 when he comes off contract at the end of 2019.

Bennett confirmed Walters will return, joining Jason Demetriou as his assistants. For the first time, he revealed his succession plan, saying Walters and Demetriou are both capable of coaching Queensland’s flagship NRL club.

“It will be good to have Kevin back,” Bennett said. “He approached me recently about coming back.

“He feels that coaching three games a season with Queensland is not enough and he wanted to do some more hands-on coaching in an NRL system.

“Kevvie brought a lot to us the last time he was here. He knows the game really well, he has been a long-term coach and he is one of the club’s great players.

“He brings a lot that way, all his confidence and beliefs. He has a lot of belief in himself and that rubs off on the players. He is good to have around the place, he makes the club enjoyable, he did it as a player with Allan Langer.”

Asked if Walters can be Brisbane’s next coach, Bennett was unequivocal.

“Absolutely,” he said. “I’m not going to go on forever so can Kevin be the next coach of the Broncos? Certainly he can.

“Kevvie and Jason are in the mix.

“I was really impressed with Jason this year, he did a very good job for us so I like what he brings and I like what Kevin brings.

“We’ve always been in pursuit of the best at the Broncos and nothing has changed there.

“Bringing Kevin on board helps us with our succession plan. Somewhere down the track, when I’m gone, hopefully he or Jason will coach the Broncos.”

Walters was recently linked with the Gold Coast Titans job but cooled on the position after consulting a number of industry figures, including Bennett.

The return of Walters is a major coup for the Broncos. He is popular with Brisbane players and played a key role in the development of star five-eighth Anthony Milford, who was outstanding in 2015 tapping into Walters’ playmaking know-how.

“I need to sort out his exact role,” Bennett said. “I can’t have Kevvie and Jason sharing the attacking structures, I don’t want the players confused over how they should play. I will find a role for Kevin.”

Walters said: “I love coaching Queensland and I’m grateful that I can continue on in this role as we have a lot more work to do.

“I’m also excited about the opportunity to be involved in the NRL again. I can’t thank both the QRL and the Broncos enough for the opportunity.”

Source: Courier Mail

 

[Super Freak]

2 year deal confirmed. I like my theory, I think Wayne coaches for 2018 & 2019 then hangs up the boots and lets Walters take over.

Walters would need approval from the QRL for that, as he is contracted for 2020.

It's unlikely the QRL would allow him to take a head coaching role until his contract is up.

 

[PerthBrissy987]

No wonder he didnt want the titans gig

 

[Fozz]

So good to see Kevin Walter back. Pushkin gon be excitied.

 

[Super Freak]

He's contracted with Queensland for 18' & 19', as reported by almost everyone. The deal is made specifically so that it coincides with his Origin contract.

He is contracted until the end of 2020.

You should read the article you just posted. There is also another one stating he is contracted until the end of 2020.