Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire exceeded expectations, winning a grand final in his first season, marking a significant achievement.
A coach can earn plenty of goodwill for winning a grand final.
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire did that and more by winning one in his first season with the Broncos last year.
The Broncos were, if we are serious, never supposed to win last year's grand final, but an incredible run to the finish line saw them not only make the top eight after that being up in the air at one point, but beat the Raiders in a thriller, knock over the four-time defending champions, and then hold their nerve in the big one.
It was arguably the crowning achievement of Maguire's coaching career after he was brought in as Kevin Walters' replacement.