The fall of Wayne Bennet

Interested to know people's thoughts on the future of Wayne Bennet in the NRL?I feel this will be Skeletor's final year at least for Brisbane but just as happy for him to stay there and watch the Broncos self destruct come finals time.Nobody denies his success as a coach however I'd like to see the books opened on salaries paid to players during the Broncos premierships in which 4/5 of them lined up for Australia.Hasn't done much since 2011 considering his feats of the past. Failed to bring a premiership to the Knights. Got to the finals with Brisbane and lost spectacularly. Failed to even qualify for the finals in the Four Nations with England.Other notable highlights including endorsing the human potato chip Chris 'Aboriginal Alfie' Sandow to Steve Kearny prior to contracting him to the Eels in 2011 and cheating on his Mrs and running off with the front desk clerk at the Knights.Does anyone see Wayne going any better this year? Or is this the beginning of the end for Skeletor?

"HFK, Fair point. Sure, we could. But balancing incoming youth with experience is almost a perennial issue. A constant cycle. It never really goes away. At least not for too long. "

Replies

Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow January 5, 2017 at 4:40pm

Where ya been Horo? Good to see you back mate.

I think that the popularity of Kevvy Walters will be Bennett's demise?

I also agree that his aura is Wayning ;)
- Horo Movie > Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow January 5, 2017 at 4:55pm
  
  Drilling ice cores HJ. No footy but don't think I missed much this season.
Adam Magrath January 5, 2017 at 4:44pm

I held Wayne Bennett in high regard until he started playing up on his wife who was at home caring for their two children with special needs. Now as far as I'm concerned he can go fuck himself.
Mitchy January 5, 2017 at 4:52pm

I know he had issues with money at Newcastle, but I lost some respect when he bailed.
He's also shown to be somewhat two faced with players and game issues. Signing players like Roberts and then he has alcohol issues and then it's all covered up.....
I don't care for his personal situation. I do feel for his family big time. That stuff is not our business but media love it.
- Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow > Mitchy January 5, 2017 at 4:57pm
  
  I realise not totally his fault, but he did play a large role in the situation that the Knights now find themselves in.
  
  He left the place an absolute rabble.
Will 5150 January 5, 2017 at 8:03pm

Don't care... he's a tool. Always has been. Would never call him a useless coach but he certainly isn't at the same level all his praise has been at over the years.

Don't like his sons Darius and Ben either.
Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow January 5, 2017 at 10:35pm

Saints haven't exactly set the world on fire since Wayne left?
The Knights are absolutely screwed and Brisbane were a rabble there for a few years when he left too?
Makes you wonder just how much Darius is on? ;/
This reply was deleted.
- Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow January 6, 2017 at 8:09am
  
  .."I realise not totally his fault..".
  
  The first few words of my post, Browny.
  
  Now, tell me how the Broncos went when he left. How the Saints have gone since he left and now how the Knights are going? He moves on and takes those players that he wants with him.
  
  Tinkler had a massive impact, McKinnon to a degree, but ol' Wayne certainly left his mark!
Kramerica January 6, 2017 at 2:32am

I reckon he's well past his use by date now.

Has had a great career and been fortunate enough to coach some Broncos teams that were easily the best teams in the comp at the time. Had a bit more luck with St. George winning the comp the year the Storm were disqualified and the Eels were dealing with Paul Osbourne etc. (That 2010 Grand Final was easily the weakest I have ever seen).

I can't think of anything positive as far as his Newcastle legacy goes.

The Bronc's certainly went down hill big time last year and the players, pretty much to a man, all went backwards.

I'm sure there are more than a couple of people at the Broncos who would be getting nervous.

Time to retire I reckon.
Tin Tim January 6, 2017 at 7:57am

He as normal as other coaches, Newcastle proved that. How many
coaches have lost there jobs for no success. Bennett has always had teams stack with international & state players. And when not, when he back on a normal playing field, he quits & goes home!!