Yeah, I'd expect to see Wane in the stands at most big Thursday and Friday night games this season, as there's no reason for the national coach not to do that. It's the best way to judge, and I'm sure he'll be given access to chat with players and coaches after games if he wishes. He can watch the 3 or 4 NRL players he may be considering on the tv or online after all.
The problem with Bennett is that he wasn't just never here or watching our players, but he was actually coaching an NRL side and therefore probably wasn't paying much attention to the players down there either. He was picking on reputation and headlines basically.