INCOMING coach Ivan Henjak would love to see champion Darren Lockyer keep playing for Brisbane for another three seasons and then jump into a coaching role with him.

Two days after ruling out ever playing rugby union and declaring a huge debt to rugby league, Lockyer has been linked with English Super League club Huddersfield when he comes off contract with the Broncos next season.

Henjak was dismissive of the Huddersfield rumours, revealing his desire to see Lockyer launch his coaching career with the Broncos where he's played every one of his 298 games since venturing down from Roma in the 1990s.

"I think it would be a real tragedy if he didn't play here as long as he possibly could," said Henjak.

"I'd love Darren to keep playing for the Broncos in 2010-2011 and then maybe get on the coaching staff.

"I'm sure he'd be a good coach. I think he is thinking along those lines and I think that is what he wants to do.

"It would be a wonderful thing for him to move into that role, especially at this club."

Chief executive Bruno Cullen, who is negotiating with Lockyer and his manager about extending his deal, is well aware the Queensland Reds and others are circling for Karmichael Hunt's signature.

There are real concerns that Brisbane could struggle to keep both Lockyer and Hunt, who's also off contract in 2009.

Henjak is optimistic about keeping both stars depending on a few player movements.

"Darren is very honest bloke. He's very team oriented and he cares a lot about this place," Henjak said.

"There's a lot to play out yet.

"Sam [Thaiday] is off contract, Greg Eastwood's off contract and Dave Taylor is off contract. I don't know what's going to happen with those guys and what kind of money will get freed up."

Lockyer's 298 games is a Broncos record, the loss to the Dragons taking him past Michael Hancock.