QRL BACKS LEGENDARY BILLY TO TAKE OVER AS MENTOR
THE Queensland Rugby League has opened negotiations with Billy Slater as the Storm torm fullback legend outlined lined his interest in succeeding Paul Green as Maroons Origin coach.
News Corp can reveal the QRL has officially kicked off talks with Slater and his management in an emphatic sign Queensland bosses have identified the man to lead the
Maroons into a new era.
Breaking his silence on Channel 9 on Friday night, Slater confirmed his interest in coaching Queensland.
But he made it clear he had to weigh up family and work commitments. The notion of Slater rejecting the post would leave the Maroons in a state of coaching chaos given the dearth of genuine candidates.