Nathan Brown could headline a list of candidates to fill the Warriors' vacant head coaching role as a long line of potential successors rushed to contact the club following the shock sacking of Stephen Kearney. However, Brown, the former Newcastle and St George Illawarra mentor, could be the early frontrunner, having been brought on as a consultant over the pre-season. READ MORE:* Warriors facing up to $2 million payout after sacking coach Stephen Kearney* NRL: Sacked Warriors coach Stephen Kearney 'shattered' after dismissal, says CEO* Warriors bring in for Newcastle Knights boss Nathan Brown as specialist coachWarriors CEO Cameron George refused to confirm whether Brown, who himself was dumped as Newcastle coach last August, would be considered for the role. Getty-Images Nathan Brown, tipped to become the Warriors' next longterm head coach, has a 42.4 per cent winning percentage as a NRL coach. Getty-Images Head coach Stephen Kearney has been sacked by the Warriors.

Source: Stuff June 20, 2020 22:30 UTC