Premier Rugby: Prodigal son Carl Marshall returns to Wests to take on dream coaching role

By Finn Morton; Photo - QRU Media/Brendan Hertel There will be a new coach at the helm of the Premier Grade setup at Sylvan Road in 2020 with former Wests player and colts coach Carl Marshall ready to help his new squad realise their finals potential. Marshall last coached at Premier Grade level in 2018 when he took charge of Brothers, but the opportunity to return to a head coaching role after a year is especially exciting with Wests being a club he has a history with. Last season Wests were in the mix for a finals spot but after losing to UQ, Jeeps and Easts, they couldn't salvage a place in the playoffs despite finishing their campaign with two wins. But with a young group, he wants his side to learn from last year’s heartbreak and build into a more professional outfit. “I am really excited and relishing the opportunity to coach back at Wests. The head coach role gives me a unique opportunity to work with the staff here to provide a stimulating environment where p
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