Wests Tigers have announced Mick Potter as their new NRL coach on a two-year deal.
Potter, who has been coaching in the Super League since 2007, will take over from Tim Sheens, whose 10-year reign at the joint venture ended last month when he was relieved of his duties after the side failed to make the 2012 finals.
Former Canterbury and St George fullback Potter was delighted to have sealed the deal with the Tigers after a long coaching apprenticeship.
“I’m really excited about this opportunity,” he said.
“The club has some promising young talent coming through the ranks, mixed in with some world-class players as well. The playing roster is full of potential and I can’t wait to start working with the group.
“This role will be a big challenge for me but it’s one that I will approach with lots of confidence and enthusiasm.”
The squad will be back into full training in early November and Potter confirmed that it will be full steam ahead.
Potter beat candidates including Melbourne assistant coach Kevin Walters.
He will walk into a club dealing with the fallout of Sheens’ unpopular decision to offload Beau Ryan and Chris Heighington which resulted in a backlash from Tigers’ players.