After three years in charge of the Wagga team, Hall has decided to step down, leaving the position open for a fresh face in 2017.

“I definitely won’t be coaching Kangaroos next year,” Hall said.

“I’m sure not what I will be doing ... it will depend on work.

“I might stay in Wagga or I could even go home to Trundle.

“If I’m in Wagga I’ll be definitely be playing for Kangaroos.”

Coming as Kangaroos prepare to try to save face in the remaining eight rounds of the Group Nine premiership, the timing of Hall’s decision is a parting bonus for the club.

In making the mid-year judgement, Hall has given Kangaroos a head start in trying to head-hunt a new coach from outside the region.

The Wagga club may also look at other options within Group Nine or among the current crop of players, including Jaden Kelly.

One of the most skilful players in the premiership, Hall admits his final year as coach has been a “disappointing end” to his tenure.

“We were improving every year until this year,” he said.

“We just haven’t taken another step (in 2016).”

With Roos heading into a testing clash with Albury at Equex Centre on Sunday, Hall takes satisfaction from his impressive efforts with the team.

“We’ve blooded a lot of young players in first grade,” he said.

“Some many of them have progressed further.

“We’ve built a terrific foundation.”

For Hall, Sunday’s clash with the Thunder is not to be treated as a dead-rubber for Roos, who are considered out of contention for the finals.

“We’ll be playing for pride at least,” he said.

“That’s a big motivation.”

Significantly, Hall will miss Sunday’s game after aggravating an ankle injury at training on Tuesday.

He is adamant the team will not be going through the motions to wind down the season.

“The pressure is off and we’ll be out to play some good footy,” he said.

“We’ve just got to stay confident.

“Also, just don’t know what can happen. You never say never (about finals), but it’s going to be very, very hard.”

With Hall injured, rangy Hayden Ashcroft has moved to lock, with speedster Lachlan Cuell returning to the centres.

In another change, tough prop Trenten King is out for an indefinite period after suffering damage to his kidneys and spleen in the game against Brothers last Saturday.

King spent time in Wagga hospital, but was discharged on Thursday.

In a touch of irony, Albury captain-coach Ben Jeffery has also revealed he is contemplating his future, with a decision likely next week.