The Wests Tigers can confirm the appointment of two experienced coaches to work under NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall for the 2027 season.
The Tigers have secured the services of Ryan Carr as an Assistant Coach and Mick Crawley as Pathways Coaching Director.
Carr previously led the St George-Illawarra Dragons as an interim Head Coach before coaching the Castleford Tigers in the English Super League this year.
Crawley – who will focus on connecting the Club’s Pathway to the NRL program – brings a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience, having worked alongside the likes of Wayne Bennett, Ricky Stuart, and Michael Maguire.
Crawley previously worked as an Assistant Coach at the North Queensland Cowboys, Newcastle Knights, Canberra Raiders, and St George-Illawarra Dragons.
In addition to these new appointments, Marshall will again be supported by Assistant Coaches, Brett Hodgson and Chris Heighington.
Marshall welcomed the confirmation of the newest additions to his staff.
"Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and was highly impressive throughout the interview process,'' Marshall said.
"What appealed to me was his ability to connect to players and the way he thinks about his footy.
"He will be our defence coach and I'm excited about what he will bring to the team."
On the appointment of Crawley to a broader remit, Marshall added that the experienced mentor would have a significant role in supporting the next generation of Wests Tiger.
"I'm very keen to work with Mick,'' Marshall added.
"His experience across the game in coaching at an elite level is second to none.
"Mick is a very good person with good values and has seen almost everything in footy, and I feel like Mick will be someone that everyone can lean on.
"He has a very important role as Pathways Coaching Director in ensuring that our Pathways system aligns with first grade. "The development of our Pathways players is an important part of creating long-term success for our Club and Mick will be crucial for us in this role."
