Former NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley hasn’t ruled out returning to the role after Brad Fittler’s resignation last week.
Fittler took over from Daley after the 2017 series, with the latter ending the Maroons’ dynasty in 2014.
Now with the job vacant, Daley confirmed he’s interested in helping the Blues out in an way he can.
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“Coach could be an option,” he said on SKY’s The Big Sports Breakfast.
“Being a mentor, being in a leadership role, whatever it may be, I’m always happy to help where I can.”
The news comes after revelations Fittler was prepared to bring Daley back into the fold as a possible assistant coach.
However, NSWRL’s five-month offer to Fittler meant he knocked them back.
Blues captain James Tedesco put his support behind Daley, with the former coach giving the fullback his Origin debut in 2016.
“He’s very knowledgeable and still got a great input and knowledge of the game … well respected around the game,” he told 9News Sydney.
“I’m sure if he put his hand up he’d definitely have everyone’s support.”
Tedesco also revealed his preference for the next coach to not have a club role.
“It probably does work better with someone who doesn’t have some of the club coaching because they put all their energy and focus into Origin,” he said.
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