"he 43-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Phoenix before this season, but it would be a tough opportunity to turn down at a big club.
It could mean a return to his former club, where he played in the 2009-10 season before hanging up the boots.
Kurz is midway through his second campaign at the Reds, and was rewarded for his disciplined approach with an FFA Cup trophy in October.
But the German is said to be running out of patience with the club’s lack of resources, while it’s been suggested the new ownership might be keen for a change."
LMAO these two kind of contradict each other, I find it hard to believe he would ditch a financially stable club that is clearly spending money for a club that has serious holes in the squad to be competitive and not putting in resources. I know the licence hangs over our heads but I think he see's next year out, if he is still doing well the offers would still be there and probably from better clubs after showing what he can do
I know it's all about the now - getting wins, attracting bigger crowds, improving the 'metrics' overall & getting the licence extended.
I guess will know more in March, re licence extension.
Still I hope Welnix/Dome are giving at least some thought beyond next season. If the licence is extended, there needs to be some plan for what happens when Rudan leaves. He's an Aussie, he's having success, the big offers will start coming in. Good thing is I see Rudan being honest with Welnix about that.
A useful idea would be bringing in some of the Handy coaches, when they have a chance (say the day after playing Team Welly in Wgtn), for a looksee about how things are being done at Nix HQ. No harm in working on some type of succession plan. Are there any coaches in NZ, in the mould of Rudan who could continue his good work. What harm is there in the likes of Hay & Ramon seeing how things are being done now in Wgtn, for a day. Even Declan for god's sake. Put petty squabbles to the side.
Also inviting over Simon Elliott & Cameron Knowles, for a look around, during their USL off seasons. Of course they may have no interest at all in returning to NZ, but no harm in the Nix getting on the front foot to see who out there may be a possible successor to Rudes.
Yeah sure different code and everything, but one of building blocks to the continued success of NZ rugby Super teams, is they have smart coaching succession built in. Often the departing head coach, is replaced by one of the groomed assistant coaches.
And yes it does all depend on the Nix being gteed survival beyond next season.