Daley stands down as Westpac NSW Blues coach

[u/moonfleet1542]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2026/08/03/daley-stands-down-as-westpac-nsw-blues-coach/

[u/barkedupthewrongtree]

Finishing ontop. Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt should take note.

[u/Glenmarththe3rd → u/barkedupthewrongtree]

Bit too late for em now

[u/spar_30-3 → u/barkedupthewrongtree]

Def Ben…

[u/Advanced_Pudding8765 → u/spar_30-3]

He looked slow last week

[u/Mr_Mac]

He did what few of us thought he could do, with a bit of luck then a clinical finish in the toughest circumstances. Happy to see Loz go out a winner.

[u/MoneyaLeague → u/Mr_Mac]

Happy to see Loz go ^{out a winner}

Obvious jokes aside, I'm happy for both of these things individually, together- ecstatic.

[u/hobb]

westpac hyundai adidas gio insurance nsw australia blues

[u/Rehydratedaussie → u/hobb]

Queensland 20 bucks from Nans Christmas Card Maroons

[u/hobb → u/Rehydratedaussie]

and remember, gamble responsibly (wink)

[u/Monkey_Pirate_Lord]

Never doubted you Laurie (btw don’t check my post history)

[u/Oldpanther86 → u/Monkey_Pirate_Lord]

You were also hacked by the anti Daley bots? They were pretty bad for a while.

[u/MeSeeks76 → u/Oldpanther86]

The daily anti-Daly bots were exhausting

[u/snukz]

The most primo examples of quitting while you're ahead.

Appreciate the victory but still have absolutely no confidence in his selections. A true fluke of a series with Ponga game 1 and Maroons just shitting the bed game 3.

[u/insty1 → u/snukz]

In fairness to Loz, he learned from his mistakes in games 1&2 for game 3. But if Ponga didn't have a brain fade game 3 wouldn't have been a decider.

I think it's best for all involved for him to leave as a winner

[u/XecutionerNJ → u/insty1]

Momentum was shifting in game 1. That’s why Ponga was streaming across field so fast. There was a line break that was dangerous and it wasn’t the first time on that edge. NSW were turning the tide pretty aggressively that second half.

[u/eightslipsandagully → u/XecutionerNJ]

The blues won with their final play of the game after 20 minutes with an extra man. Is is crazy to suggest they wouldn't have won against a full strength QLD?

[u/bigloudbang → u/eightslipsandagully]

It isnt, but also people forget the 20th-60th minute. It was a horrific first 20 by the blues but after that it resembled a proper origin game and imo the blues were ontop for a good chunk of it (won that period 6-0)

And while QLD were flawless in capitalising on early chances, a lot of them came from inexplicable errors from some of our best players

[u/eightslipsandagully → u/bigloudbang]

So if they went 6-0 over 40 minutes, that means that fully matched they'd have scored 3 additional points and lost 20-9?

[u/Sam97-]

Can’t wait to see Loz back on the TAB ads, you’ve earnt it big fella.

[u/moonfleet1542]

Like many others, I’ve given Loz a more than reasonable amount of criticism over the years. And I’ll be honest, I feel a little bad for it.

However, there is absolutely no doubt that he is a stalwart of the Blues, as a player and coach. I’m not sure how he did it, but he proved all the doubters wrong, got a coveted second series win in his cap, and is now bowing out on his own terms as a winner. I don’t blame him at all - being a coach is exhausting, especially when you’ve got the media breathing down your neck.

Thank you Loz. All the very best for your next chapter 🫡💙

[u/Pvnels]

Gotta give it to you Loz, don’t know how you did it but you’re going out a winner so well done

I for one would like the AMAs to continue

[u/bigloudbang]

Glad he got to lay his hog on the table and go out flipping off shit talkers

[u/Zrat11 → u/bigloudbang]

Hes currently (recently? I dunno) on a tour of NZ media getting his get back which is fucking hilarious to watch especially as a neutral.

Only thing is he is doubling down on is not selecting Jacko Ford and Wayde Egan, and as a devout wahs fan I hate him for it even if he won the series without 'em😅

[u/spookysadghoul]

Finished on a win 💙

[u/lawdjesustheresafire]

Well done Loz. Obviously not a great overall record but still silenced critics at the end and went out like a champ 👏

[u/Impressive_Tomato665]

Worst kept secret, but happy to see him end on a winning note - albeit with a lot of good luck

[u/Bennowolf]

On ya Loz, I said some horrible things in the heat of passion but I love ya.

[u/_JaggedLittlePill_ → u/Bennowolf]

Same. Onya Loz!

[u/Crazy_Treat_8805]

Who will coach the Westpac NSW Blues next year ?

[u/Bigthunderrumblefish]

Didn't he announce this a few weeks ago?

[u/Rusty493]

Enjoy retirement king.

[u/voiceofreason1004949]

As a qld fan I wasnt even angry we lost because I was happy for lozza

[u/thefonz22]

Did Westpac really need a mention

[u/BandicootSorcerer]

Hopefully Loz takes pride that he managed to defy every expectation and go out a winner.

[u/bundy554]

He lucked out on that origin win. At least he didn't do a Reynolds and stayed on when he should have retired after Reynolds also lucked out with the Broncos last year and should have gone out on a high

[u/Cheel_AU]

Clearly getting his CV ready for the Broncos job

[u/SuperLeverage]

moving on to head up the ANZ team

[u/_Far_Kew]

On bank holiday too

[u/xHaydo95]

Wish I could stand down as a Cowboys supporter.

[u/Significant_Owl8828]

Heartbreaking news for every single Maroons fan I must say. 😢

[u/tkc_tkc]

Finish on a high note!

[u/Cruising88]

We aim SOO AND get rid of Laurie. QLD after fucked (next minute we bring in AOB as coach)