Richardson has overseen premiership triumphs at both the Panthers and Rabbitohs during a 30-year administrative career,and has shied away from calling the Tigers project a rebuild as rookie coach Benji Marshall prepares to take charge of his first game in round two. The Tigers have the bye in round one.
Richardson has already sealed Jarome Luai’s$6 million defection from Penrith on a five-year deal from 2025 and has empowered Marshall,claiming no player will be signed to the club without the coach’s approval.