The PNG Chiefs have confirmed that former Blues halfback Trent Hodkinson has joined Willie Peters’ inaugural coaching staff.
Hodkinson has signed with the expansion franchise as the Pathways and Development coach.
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Hodkinson will be in charge of strengthening the pathways in Papua New Guinea to ensure there’s a strong supply of local talent in the system.
Hodkinson will also be tasked with helping young halves develop and in 2027, will have a role with the PNG Hunters QLD Cup side.
Peters believes Hodkinson will be a terrific asset for the fledgling club.
“I’m looking forward to working with Trent and seeing how he will help develop the skills of our players across all levels – helping them continue to become stronger first-grade players and better in all aspects of the game,” Peters said via a club statement.
“He will play a key role in identifying talent and helping players progress to the next level while also increasing the skills of our NRL halves and team as a whole.”
Hodkinson joins a talented coaching staff which includes former Manly coach Anthony Seibold and QLD Cup premiership-winning coach Luke Burt.
The 38-year-old has worked an assistant coach for the Blues’ under 19 side and has been involved in the Dolphins pathways program.
He played 174 games for four NRL clubs and represented NSW on six occasions.