Ricky Stuart is effectively ruled out of the running to be the next NSW coach, with the Canberra Raiders coach pointing to the rules in place preventing NRL coaches from leading the Blues.
Stuart also felt there was no desire from the NSWRL to change the rule so it was a moot point whether someone in charge of a club could also handle State of Origin duties.
The NRL Hall of Famer has been linked with the NSW coaching job in the wake of the Blues' 32-6 capitulation to Queensland on Wednesday night.