Michael Ennis seeks the NSW Blues coaching role, having played for them and gained coaching experience with multiple NRL teams.
Michael Ennis, the former head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons, has expressed a strong desire to take on the coaching role for the NSW Blues.
Ennis, who secured a premiership with the Cronulla Sharks in 2016, played a significant role in state representation, appearing in eight matches for the Blues between 2009 and 2015. His playing career includes 274 NRL games, during which he donned jerseys for teams such as the Newcastle Knights, St George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury Bulldogs, and Cronulla Sharks.
In recent seasons, he has started his coaching journey, taking on specialist roles with several clubs, including the Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks, and Parramatta Eels. He joined the Manly Sea Eagles in 2023 and later signed on as an assistant coach with the Dragons for 2026.
However, his stint with the Dragons was short-lived, as he was released on April 21 following the dismissal of head coach Shane Flanagan after a rough start to the season.