End circus at Red Hill, Bronc says

BRONCOS veteran Andrew McCullough has appealed for Brisbane bosses to end the coaching circus at Red Hill by making a swift determination on Wayne Bennett’s future.

McCullough yesterday became the first Broncos player to speak candidly about the Bennett-Anthony Seibold saga, urging Brisbane hierarchy to provide clarity for the sake of their 2019 title ambitions.

Underlining the growing tension and uncertainty at Red Hill, Bennett’s first day at Broncos training yesterday descended into high farce.

Wary of prying media, the veteran coach refused to appear on the playing field, instead watching his troops from the sanctuary of his office in Brisbane’s $27 million highperformance facility.

Bennett could be forced to clear out his office within days, with the seven-time premiership-winning coach due to meet Broncos chairman Karl Morris by the weekend.

While McCullough has enormous respect for and loyalty to Bennett, the 236-game Broncos stalwart concedes it’s time for Brisbane and Souths powerbrokers to consider a straight swap.

Asked if he wants the coaching saga resolved urgently, McCullough said: “Yes. Everyone just needs to move forward in the right direction, one way or another.

“I will leave it to the bosses; for the time being Wayne is here.”