Grix explains why Briers would be a ‘great asset’ if he’s appointed as FC coach
HULL FC could do much worse than appoint Lee Briers as their next head coach, according to Simon Grix.
The Black and Whites are still in search of a permanent coach after missing out on Paul Rowley this week.
Briers, meanwhile, has declared his interest in becoming a head coach.
He is currently an assistant at NRL outfit Brisbane Broncos but has expressed a desire to step up to the top job, whether in Super League or the Australian competition.
And while Hull’s next point of call is currently unknown, Grix, who played with Briers at Warrington Wolves, says the former half-back would be an ‘asset’ to anyone.
“He’s been in some great environments, especially in his latest role at Brisbane,” Grix explained.
“They had a really successful year, and he’s been in and around some good players and a good coaching staff.
“He will have added tenfold to that. He did a great job at Warrington for a period of time, then moved on and had immediate success at Wigan with Matty Peet, and he’s been part of a Grand Final appearing side last season with Brisbane. “He’s got a wealth of experience. He was the best player I ever played with in terms of his understanding of the game and knowing what was going on. He must be showing that ability; otherwise, he wouldn’t be where he is. He’s an asset to anyone.
“Whether he ends up here or not, I have no idea.
“That’s for someone else to talk about, but they’d be worse blokes than Briersy, I reckon. I imagine he’ll be pretty happy over there, but he’s English, and England will always be home to him, so there will always be a draw back to here in some way shape or form.
“Whether that’s Hull, I don’t know, but again, time will reveal all.”