Sport
2 September, 2024
Super Award For Super Coach
Last Wednesday night at the NRL Hall of Fame Function held in Sydney, Wayne Bennett was one of 25 people inducted into the NRL’s Hall of Fame.
Wayne was named member No. 136 in the Hall of Fame, becoming only one of two coaches inducted alongside the legendary Jack Gibson.
Although he couldn’t attend the function Wayne said he was honoured to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and “elated” for the game’s latest Immortal, Ron Coote.
On the night Sam Burgess collected Wayne Bennett’s jacket and ring on his behalf.
Wayne is the longest serving coach in the game’s history, having coached 933 games through a career with Canberra (1987), Brisbane (1988-2008 and 2015-18), St George Illawarra (2009-11), Newcastle (2012-14), South Sydney (2019-21) and the Dolphins (2023-24).
He has coached for 37 seasons at premiership level, winning seven premiership titles; six with Brisbane Broncos (1992-93, 1997-98, 2000 and 2006) and one with St George Illawarra (2010).
Wayne also coached Queensland to seven State of Origin series wins.
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