End of the season to the Broncos.

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From the official site:

Big loss to Wigan that. Its clear to see the impact he has had on the attack and the likes of Harry Smith in particular. A very talented young British coach.

Credit to Wigan also for breaking the status quo of promoting from within. Its something I wish that Saints would do more often rather than the "jobs for the boys" mentality.

Was hoping it might not be true when somebody mentioned it on here a few days ago. I get the sense he’s played a huge part in this season and the togetherness of everyone. I’ve full faith in Matt Peet to guide us through that loss but it’ll be a challenge I think.

Sad news as he's been a shrewd signing. It does however open an opportunity for another Assistant Coach, likely from within.....(Tommy)?

If he plays on its not feasible. Would like us to get someone maybe in for a year or part time maybe Deacon? Then promote Tommy. I do like the idea of getting a character like Briers on board. A great player with a real rugby brain

Big blow this,the impact he’s had is clear to see surely the club need fresh ideas that he brought

If Martin Gleeson gets let go from England RU (that seems to be something Jones likes to do), then I'd swoop for him. He was noted as making a real difference during his time at Salford.

I was told about it a couple of months ago. I know from a relation of mine that it'd always been Briers ambition to have a go in Aus. Good luck to him, he's done a fabulous job at Wigan and is well liked/respected by all the staff, I really hope he does well.

I don’t post such things if I am not 99.9% sure they will happen.

Didn’t know who’s posted it but hoped it might not be true. A real shame that he’s off.

Hoping for some positive posts soon around incomings

His arrival wasn't greeted with universal joy by Wigan fans, but surely all will regret his departure. It's clear he's achieved a lot. A job made a little easier, of course, when you have the likes of Field and French at your disposal, but nevertheless it's clear Briers has done a fine job so far at Wigan, and the high regard Peet holds him in.

Now to complete the job this season!

Warrington jokes aside it would be good to give him his first SL title as a send off. Something tells me he’ll be in Aus awhile

I think it will be a huge loss to the club and Peet who's still finding his feet as head coach I suspect when Briers returns it'll be as Warrington head coach,so next may then

I doubt he'll want to coach in the championship!

Good luck to him, but gutted he’s leaving, every time we seem to be on the brink of building something good we seem to lose a big piece of the jigsaw leaving

Brilliant interview with Briers on Wigan TV. You can tell it was a very tough decision.

He’ll be back in the Wigan fold at some point you feel.

I feel like this too.

I wish both Lee and Bevan well - they both came to Wigan as outsiders and yet have been far more loyal than many homegrown elements, and yet to lose both at the same time is a huge blow. Let's not gloss over that. It's two thirds of our devastating new attack.

Speaks very well about his time at the club. It’s a shame to see him go but it’s one hell of a life opportunity to live over there, experience the lifestyle and gain some more experience.

Couldn’t agree more.
I’m bored senseless of the talent drain from British RL to Aus & RU.
I don’t blame Briers - or the likes of Charnley, Mossop, TL, Sam, Gildart, Sutton, Bateman, Williams before him. I’d run off to the money 101 times out of 100 if I was offered the type of opportunity (money).
I’m just absolutely turned off by it and it’s one of the reasons I stopped paying to watch RL a few years ago, now.

I still pop on here from time to time. I’ll watch all the big games and celebrate with a smile from home. You don’t just forget your love for the club, I suppose.
All credit to you guys who put your love for the club first and keep paying, I’ll never question your loyalty and probably right to an opinion before the likes of me who don’t go anymore but I’m so turned off by RL these days it’s sad.

You make it sound like everyone on here goes to games purely because of loyalty and obligation. Iv loved it this year - its been brilliant. Players/coaches leave and players/coaches come in - it'd just part of the game. Wigan always manage to bring in good replacements.

Will be sad to see him go but the obvious replacement would seem to be Tommy which I assume would also mean his retirement that in turn would free up a quota spot.
I heard a podcast sometime ago with Sam Tomkins and he couldn't praise Tommy enough for his knowledge of the game and his coaching potential.

Hopefully we can give Briers the send off that his commitment to the club this season deserves.

Briers and Cooper picture with the GF trophy. Imagine it.

And Wire relegated. Surely not?

Terrific interview on Wigan TV......