Griffin confirmed as Henjak's right hand man

[Foordy]

ANTHONY Griffin is excited about helping Broncos head coach Ivan Henjak transform a host of under-20s graduates into NRL regulars in the next couple of seasons.

Griffin has been confirmed as Henjak's right hand man for 2010 after two seasons at the helm of the Toyota Cup under-20s.

A former assistant coach at Melbourne Storm, Griffin confessed yesterday he had his reservations when asked by then Broncos coach Wayne Bennett to take on the under-20s job in 2008.

After three seasons coaching Queensland Cup club Redcliffe it almost felt like a demotion dealing with 18-year-olds.

But Griffin has emerged from the Toyota Cup a more rounded person, ready to tackle the demands of the NRL again and to one day step into a head coaching role.
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"I was way ahead of schedule when I got the Melbourne job in 2001. At the time I thought I was close. When I look back I realise I was not ready to contribute at that level."

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/spor ... 09,00.html

I think the decision was expected, but good decision none-the-less. Griffin was good working with the u20's and we will have quite a few young guys in our side next year. plus he has the added bonus of previous NRL assistant coach experience icon_thumbs_u

FTR, the article says that former Canberra centre Matt Wood will be taking over the u20's for next season.

 

[ningnangnong]

Well deserved for Griffin. He's done remarkably well with the youth team.

 

[ddd]

too right, our toyota cup team has been tremendous, however, both of them will have to work hard to get the D right this year (which t-cup is notorious for lacking)

 

[Foordy]

Barry Berrigan is also coming on board as a strength coach for the u20's team

http://www.broncos.com.au/default.aspx? ... -assistant

 

[Kimlo]

Barry Berrigan is also coming on board as a strength coach for the u20's team

http://www.broncos.com.au/default.aspx? ... -assistant

I hope his brother comes back soon [icon_pray.

 

[ddd]

Barry Berrigan is also coming on board as a strength coach for the u20's team

http://www.broncos.com.au/default.aspx? ... -assistant

That's awesome, Barry rocked big time, great to have him back on board, a real tragedy that he had to retire when he did.

Something about those berrigans, great attitude the pair of them

 

[Big Pete]

Is that sarcasm ddd on their attitude? Wasn't Shaun notorious for being an air-head?

 

[ddd]

Is that sarcasm ddd on their attitude? Wasn't Shaun notorious for being an air-head?

No, I liked the Berrigans, I guess this is the joy of rose coloured glasses