BRONCOS LEGEND IN THE RUNNING FOR DOLPHINS JOB

JUSTIN Hodges has formally expressed interest in being Wayne Bennett’s understudy at the Dolphins as the Broncos legend ramps-up his plans to one day coach in the NRL.

Hodges, a Cairns Kangaroos product, is on a shortlist of candidates to coach the Dolphins’ Hostplus Cup side next season following the sudden departure of premiership-winning Redcliffe mentor Adam Mogg.

Redcliffe powerbrokers are expected to make a call in the next 48 hours and Hodges is keen to launch his coaching career in Queensland’s premier rugby league competition with a view to graduating into the Dolphins’ NRL system.

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Justin Hodges has expressed interest in working with Wayne Bennett at the NRL’s newest club, the Dolphins. Picture: Annette Dew