As per Code Sports<\/a>, Te\u2019o has been in talks with the Maroons coach over a possible assistant role for the coming series and potentially beyond following his dramatic Broncos exit.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Following a verbal stoush with Michael Maguire, Te\u2019o resigned last week in a shock development <\/a>given he was an integral part of the Broncos\u2019 19-year premiership drought breaker and had only recently inked an extension.<\/p>\n With former Queensland assistant Josh Hannay now the man at the helm on the glitter strip, there is a position open on Slater\u2019s coaching staff.<\/p>\n Slater approached Te\u2019o during the off-season but a potential spot on the Maroons\u2019 coaching staff while under contract with Brisbane reportedly caused some consternation between Te\u2019o and Maguire.<\/p>\n Ex-Broncos assistant Ben Te\u2019o could soon be Billy Slater\u2019s right hand man.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n The Broncos essentially told Te\u2019o he couldn\u2019t fulfil a position with Queensland while on Maguire\u2019s staff given another Brisbane assistant in Matt Ballin was committed to Slater and the Maroons during the busy Origin period.<\/p>\n It\u2019s uncertain if Te\u2019o is plotting an NRL return this season but he has been linked to Souths, however Bunnies coach Wayne Bennett gave those rumours short shrift this week.<\/p>\n \u201cI have nothing to do with this issue,\u201d Bennett said.<\/p>\n \u201cI have a coaching staff down here that are great guys. I\u2019ve got staff here who do a great job so all this talk has come out of nowhere.\u201d<\/p>\n STAR\u2019S SOLUTION TO STAMPING OUT SUSPECT TACKLE AMID EELS DOUBLE BLOW<\/p>\n Eels skipper Mitch Moses has joined the chorus of voices to admit their confusion with how a hip drop tackle is officiated.<\/p>\n Parramatta have been dealt a double blow early in the season with two of their stars in J\u2019maine Hopgood (season – ACL) and Isaiah Iongi (eight weeks – ankle) picking up serious injuries from hip drop tackles.<\/p>\n Both incidents resulted in suspensions to Ryan Couchman and Mitch Kenny respectively.<\/p>\n You could sense the frustration when Moses spoke to the media about the injuries on Thursday, believing there\u2019s one way which will significantly help reduce hip drop tackles.<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n \u2018BUILDING A FORAN STATUE!\u2019 Dolphins cop mind-blowing Manly thumping<\/a><\/p>\n WHISPERS: Dolphin linked to powerhouse move; Dogs forward on radar of QLD club<\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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