Last shares coaching dynamics with veteran taking on an old role

HE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN COACHING SETUP

- By DAN TOMLINSON

ANDY Last has no dramas in being Hull FC's “cheerleader” this year. In fact, the 44-year-old is thriving.

Playing a key role in the Black and Whites’ coaching setup, Last’s coaching tasks are laid bare in both training and on a matchday.

In training, Last, along with Simon Grix, can be seen taking split drills, both attacking and defensive, while head coach John Cartwright observes.

The trio then interlock when needed and work as a team, but on game day, they have their own roles.

Grix “holds the fort” with Cartwright up in the stands, while Last is very much in the trenches.