KEY POINTS:
In the 1967 classic Feeling Groovy, Simon & Garfunkel famously suggested that you "slow down, you move too fast".
In the case of the NZRL, it would be better if they hurried up and got on with it.
The lack of urgency they have shown in signing Wayne Bennett as Kiwis coach to replace Gary Kemble is staggering.
They want him and he wants the job, so why not just make it happen?
The NZRL's image could hardly be much worse after 18 months of chaos, embarrassment and turmoil but they could take a step to repairing that reputation by providing some clarity on the issue of Kiwis coach.
The best way to get out of a crisis is to end it as quickly as possible and the answer is waiting patiently at his home in Brisbane.
NZRL chairman Ray Haffenden and general manager Peter Cordtz will finally head to Brisbane midweek to talk to Bennett.
Bennett, you would imagine, will do most of the talking.
After 20 years as the Brisbane Broncos coach, he knows how a decent coaching structure should look, is clear who he wants alongside him and has told insiders he is hopeful of enticing Ruben Wiki and perhaps even Stacey Jones out of retirement to ensure the Kiwis are as strong as possible.
He would also like some surety in the position, especially as his Brisbane job is increasingly under threat, and he is understood to be after a three-year tenure.
It is somewhat ironic Bennett will likely be given carte blanche to do things his way.
It was what Brian McClennan sought towards the end of his reign but something that was quickly shut down by the NZRL and which precipitated his move to Leeds.
Bluey was attempting to gain a level of control over the Kiwis with which the NZRL were uncomfortable but it's difficult seeing them do anything other than bend over backwards to satisfy Bennett's needs.
Haffenden has shown himself to be the antithesis of former chairman Andrew Chalmers. He is careful and circumspect and seemingly rules by committee, considering he doesn't want to make a decision without first receiving the board's backing.
He has talked about a contestable process around appointing the next Kiwis coach - again, trying to do things properly - but this just muddies the water and is wasting everyone's time.
The Australian Rugby League are keen for Bennett to take over the Kiwis, patently aware they need a strong New Zealand side to ensure a successful World Cup.
The competition is at real risk of being a financial flop but a competitive Kiwis side and the rivalry between Bennett and Australian coach Ricky Stuart would go some way to easing these concerns.
That is if the NZRL can move a little faster.
