OFFICIAL Brett Hodgson appointed Assistant Coach

[Spartan117]

Brett Hodgson appointed Assistant Coach​

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Mon 30 Sep 2024, 04:00 PM

Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the appointment of former premiership-winning fullback Brett Hodgson as Assistant Coach for the next two seasons.

Hodgson returns to the club after spending two years as head coach of Hull FC in the English Super League, and more recently an assistant coach with the Wallabies.

His appointment completes an extensive recruitment process, both in Australia and abroad, which included interviews with seven other highly qualified candidates.

Wests Tigers Head Coach, Benji Marshall, says it’s exciting to have Hodgson returning to the coaching staff.

“Brett has experience both as a head coach and an assistant coach, across both codes, and he will be a great addition to our coaching team,” Marshall said.

He is honest, hardworking, and has a great knowledge and feel for the game.
Benji Marshall

Hodgson says he’s eager to return to the club and wants to make a difference.

“I’m very excited to be working with Benji and the coaching staff to deliver a high-performance program,” said Hodgson.

“We have an outstanding group of young, talented players, and the squad will be strengthened with the addition of some high-quality new signings.

I’m looking forward to contributing as we build a successful future for this great club.
Brett Hodgson

 

[Spartan117]

One of our clubs true champion players and an up and coming Coach in his own rights.

This is a good appointment.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

What do we have to lose?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sam Burgess got his team in to the grand final. Like Benji he worked under Bennett.

 

[Fraze23]

What do we have to lose?

Our sanity

 

[Fraze23]

Poor appointment and I'm pretty disappointed by it.

Love Hodgo as a player, but he isn't the experienced coach we need. Long live the boys club.

 

[stephen]

Our sanity

Haha. Long gone!!!

 

[Telltails]

I'm ok with it until there is reason not to be

 

[Lauren]

One of our clubs true champion players and an up and coming Coach in his own rights.

This is a good appointment.

Welcome back Hodgo.

He should be great for Bula, Heath Mason and other fullback prospects.

 

[Roar_Power]

I will give him a chance but I do hate the idea of the Boys Club! Feels like Benji doesn't want to be challenged in his coaching role...

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Welcome back Hodgo.

He should be great for Bula, Heath Mason and other fullback prospects.

This is what I am most excited about out of this appointment. Having a specialist fullback in the coaching ranks who can take Bula to the next level.

 

[happy_tiger]

Welcome back Hodgo.

He should be great for Bula, Heath Mason and other fullback prospects.

Very hard to coach what Hodgos greatest strength was ......no fear

 

[tigersfan]

Brett Hodgson appointed Assistant Coach

Wests Tigers has appointed former premiership-winning fullback Brett Hodgson as Assistant Coach for the next two seasons.

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Welcome back Mr. Kotter

 

[clontarfkid]

Hope its a 1 year contract..because thats all he and Benji will last,particularly with appointents like this
Great clubman as a player,but terrible record as a coach...exactly the opposite to what we need
Cant believe Richo wld endorse this......maybe hes given up too?

 

[innsaneink]

Very hard to coach what Hodgos greatest strength was ......no fear

And heart!!

Id love to know who the other seven candidates were.

Welcome back Hodgo.
Gotta be a better fit than Farah who never looked really interested and didnt wanna be there

 

[TillLindemann]

Awesome appointment and we are confirmed 2025 premiers.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Another irony. An assistant coach with more experience than the head coach.

 

[Sully]

Hope its a 1 year contract..because thats all he and Benji will last,particularly with appointents like this
Great clubman as a player,but terrible record as a coach...exactly the opposite to what we need
Cant believe Richo wld endorse this......maybe hes given up too?

2 years

 

[BrissieTiger67]

And heart!!

Id love to know who the other seven candidates were.

Welcome back Hodgo.
Gotta be a better fit than Farah who never looked really interested and didnt wanna be there

I don't know he got animated in the coaches box , was definitely riding every game. But I don't think he wanted to coach , agree.

 

[TurnStyle]

Poor appointment and I'm pretty disappointed by it.

Love Hodgo as a player, but he isn't the experienced coach we need. Long live the boys club.

My first thought is that he was an awesome goal kicker so hopefully he can work with someone other than Api to be their kicker.

Nothing against Api, but he's got hooking and captaining to do and while he is okay, he's not in the Hodgson class.