Wayne’s World: Bennett rolls dice to end Broncos’ season
Wayne Bennett will take one of the biggest gambles of his 50-year coaching career in his final Queensland derby as he looks to end the season of former club the Broncos.
Wayne Bennett will take one of the biggest gambles of his 50-year coaching career in his final Queensland derby as he looks to end the season of former club the Broncos.
When the Dolphins were constructing their full-time roster for their inaugural season, only Wayne Bennett was keen on signing the soon to be off-contract Broncos gun. Then came the offer.
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