Poor results made position ‘untenable’: Watt
TITANS chairman Dennis Watt says sacked coach Garth Brennan’s position became untenable after club results dipped to unacceptable levels.
In a statement immediately after Brennan’s axing, Watt said the club was left with no choice but to split with the second-year coach. Assistant coaches Craig Hodges and Luke Burt will take over for the rest of the season.
“No one at this organisation, or anyone involved in rugby league, wanted Garth’s time ... to end this way,” Watt said. “However, the results the club has achieved on the field this season have not met expectations, and the team’s performance in recent weeks has fallen to a level that is unacceptable to the board, our members, fans, sponsors and partners.
“Unfortunately, that has left the club in a situation where Garth remaining in the position of head coach has become untenable.”
Brennan became coach at the end of 2017 and Watt said he would still leave a legacy.
“While the on-field results have not been what we hoped for, Garth will still leave a tremendous legacy for this club with his contribution to the creation of our development systems and pathways,” Watt said.
“These will ensure the Titans’ future will be built around the best young players growing up on the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales. Along the way, Garth has handed NRL debuts to players like AJ Brimson, Moeaki Fotuaika and Jai Whitbread.
“Garth, his wife Rachael and their family have made real sacrifices in moving to the Coast, and Garth has dedicated himself to connecting with members, fans, local leagues and the wider community.”