'Bring success back': Former Origin halfback Brett Kimmorley eyeing vacant Sky Blues head coaching role

Brett Kimmorley believes he has what it takes to bring the State of Origin shield back to NSW, expressing his interest to guide the Sky Blues in 2025.

Currently coaching the Wests Tigers in the NRLW, Kimmorley worked as an assistant coach under departed Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder for the 2024 State of Origin series.

Kimmorley revealed his interest in the vacant representative coaching role on Thursday, declaring his excitement to learn that the opportunity has arisen.

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Hilder announced she would be standing down from her role as head coach after four years at the helm.

The 48-year-old was at the helm during a significant growth period for the women's game, but with back-to-back Origin defeats Hilder declared "it was time for a change."

With the women's Origin series played between May 1 to May 29, there is a possibility for NRLW coaches to take on the role alongside their club duties.

"Now that Kylie stood down there's a opportunity there for someone, and I think it would be exciting," Kimmorley said.

"I've been coaching in some regards for 14 years since retiring so I have enough knowledge, not only just being a player but being in all different roles at clubs to understand how everyone thinks and coaches.

"Being around them this year was enjoyable and exciting.

"You're there to assist someone else but being in charge and creating it all would be pretty special.

"As far as I know there's a job and they think that, it would be a great opportunity."

Having played 10 games in the NSW jersey during his league career, Kimmorley outlined the immediate problems he would aim to fix if given the role.

"The eliteness of it and knowing what a State of Origin feels like and what the environment is, representing your teammates, yourself but also your state," he said.

"We haven't won it from a NSW point of view for a little while, so I would have a huge interest.

"I have an understanding of all that and how it feels and the excitement of what Origin is all about.

"I'd love to get success back for New South Wales."

Kimmorley received endorsement from Tigers club captain Kezie Apps prior to speaking on Thursday.

"We want the best coach for the position," Apps told NRL.com.

"It doesn't matter if it's a male or female, we want someone who's passionate and can bring the best out of us in a short campaign.

"[Kimmorley] would be great for the role but I don't want him to leave the Tigers so if he could do both that would be pretty cool.

"I don't know the logistics around that and how they work it out."

His comments were also supported by Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, who revealed his faith in Kimmorley to balance both roles.

"From the club's point of view, we're fully supportive if Noddy was approached," he said.

"We'd be fully supportive of him to do that job."