NRL 2024: Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson the first coaches inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame

Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson are the first-ever coaches to be recognised for their huge impacts on the game.

Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson have become the first-ever coaches to be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.

Previously, the Hall of Fame did not include coaches. However, after calls for the criteria to be reviewed, the NRL has chosen Bennett and Gibson to lead the inaugural class.

ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys called the induction historic and believes it is time for coaches to be recognised for the work they do behind the scenes.

Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“Wayne is the ultimate people manager,” V’landys said.

“He has the rare ability to get the best out of a player, no matter their background,

“Players who come from hard times or players who have everything, Wayne takes them to another level. He can make every player the most important in the team.”

When speaking about Gibson, V’landys called the former multiple time premiership-winner the first super coach.

“He took calculated risks that always seemed to pay off,” he said.

“Jack was innovative and futuristic and was ahead of his time. His one-liners were legendary.”

Originally published as NRL 2024: Wayne Bennett and Jack Gibson the first coaches inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame