NSW蓝队主教练劳里·迪利（Laurie Daley）将在周一通过Sky Sport的《大体育早餐》广播节目宣布不再续约[1]。NSWRL官方预计接任者可能在周三确定，至少会在本周末前做出决定[1]。
悉尼罗斯特斯队的两名助理教练成为主要候选人，其中包括马特·金和博伊德·科德纳[1]。此外，伊万·克莱利和安德鲁·约翰斯等人士也被列为潜在人选[1]。克莱利已表示将自己从2027年前的竞争中排除[1]。虽有传言指迈克尔·马奎尔可能入选，但NSWRL官方未与其进行接触[1]。
Laurie Daley will confirm on Monday through Sky Sport's Big Sports Breakfast program that he is stepping down as coach of the NSW Blues [1]. His departure has prompted a swift search for a replacement, with a decision on his successor potentially coming by Wednesday or at the latest by the end of the week [1].
The NSW Rugby League has been in negotiations with several candidates to fill the position [1]. Matt King and Boyd Cordner, both assistant coaches at the Sydney Roosters, have emerged as leading contenders [1]. Ivan Cleary has already ruled himself out of contention before 2027 [1], while Andrew Johns is being considered as a potential candidate [1]. Michael Maguire has been the subject of speculation, though the NSWRL has not made contact with him regarding the role [1].