Wayne Bennett
‘A goal isn’t a goal’: Video refereeing has sucked the joy from sport
If we’re smart enough to invent the technology, we’re also smart enough to decide whether it’s working for us.
- by David Free
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‘Wayne probably felt like he failed. What could he do?’ Inside Bennett’s tumultuous reign in Newcastle
More than a decade has passed since Wayne Bennett walked out on Newcastle. Was it his lowest ebb or his finest coaching performance?
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
NRL 2024
Glasshouses, goons and gladiators: The best and worst of NRL 2024
Some players put their names up in lights, others just put themselves under the spotlight. We rate all the defining moments of the season.
- by Michael Chammas
Opinion
NRL 2024
What really happened between Wayne Bennett and the Newcastle Knights
As the master coach brings his Dolphins to Newcastle for a last-eight shoot-out against his former club, there remains lingering resentment in the Hunter over his three years at the helm.
- by Andrew Webster
The Godfather IV: Why Wayne’s channelling Michael Corleone in finals shootout
The top eight won’t be decided until the last siren of the NRL season. And Wayne Bennett is settling family business along the way.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
NRL 2024
I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons
There are so many permutations over the last two weeks, but I suspect the race for the last spot in the top eight is a race in two - which doesn’t include the Dragons.
- by Andrew Johns
The controversial precedent that could help Latrell Mitchell’s NRL case
The NRL’s decision to allow Taylan May to play in the 2022 finals series polarised opinion. Now Rabbitohs officials will use it in their case to have superstar available for the 2025 season opener.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2024
Albo’s early exit, Bennett snub couldn’t take shine from Ron Coote’s night
The naming of Ron Coote as the 14th Immortal was done in the middle of the show because the Prime Minister had to leave early.
- by Andrew Webster
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NRL 2024
Bennett defends his no-show at NRL Hall of Fame dinner
Sam Burgess flew from the other side of the world to attend the event but fellow inductee Wayne Bennett refused to leave his farm outside Brisbane. He has explained why.
- by Christian Nicolussi
The trouble with Trell: Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?
South Sydney’s high-powered board is increasingly fed up with the headlines generated by their highest paid and most influential player. This time, their response will be fascinating.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Get it sorted’: Bennett vows to help Mitchell get back on track
Veteran coach will reunite with the star fullback at South Sydney next season, but warned any player – including Mitchell – must ‘change their behaviour’ when they get it wrong.
- by Joel Gould
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