Matt King: No First-Grade Experience Takes NSW Helm

Former player Matt King, whose distinctive hair was once likened to The Simpsons' character Sideshow Bob, will replace Laurie Daley as NSW coach. The former winger admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach, despite winning rugby league's highest honours as a player.

King has never coached in first grade, having spent a decade working behind the scenes. The unusual appointment comes after Daley stepped down having won the shield this year. chickenroad-game.rodeo