"To maximise efficiency you need to have collaboration and the head coach will still be part of the decision-making process," Pascoe said. Tigers coach: Jason Taylor. Credit:Wolter Peeters "But in saying that the very nature of a head coach is to worry about the short term, where the general manager would have a broader vision and make decisions based on what's best for the sustainability and longevity of the club. That will ensure we don't fall into a similar position with the salary cap that this club has in the past. "I want someone who comes into my office every single day demanding we should be chasing this player or that player and coming up with solutions and proposals for how that can happen. It will be very similar to the American sport general manager role." The Tigers have found themselves in sticky situations in recent years paying big dollars for players with a short-sighted view of winning football games.

Given the ruthless nature of coaching in the modern era, most head coaches are so desperate to avoid being punted that they fail to look to the future. However Pascoe is looking for someone to fulfil a role similar to what Phil Gould does at the Penrith Panthers, working with Panthers Group boss Warren Wilson. While Gould has no input in game-day tactics or selections, he works with the head coach to determine which players to recruit or let go. He also oversees the coaching department, recently deciding to part ways with Ivan Cleary to bring in former Broncos coach Anthony Griffin. "Anyone who harbors coaching aspirations wouldn't be considered," Pascoe said.