The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have congratulated Wayne Bennett, who will coach his 900th Premiership match when his Dolphins play Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Magic Round Brisbane on Saturday.
Bennett’s premiership coaching career began with the Canberra Raiders in 1987 (28 games), with stints following at Brisbane Broncos (631 matches 1988-2008 and 2015-2018), St George Illawarra (79 matches 2009-2011), Newcastle Knights (75 matches 2012-2014) and South Sydney Rabbitohs (77 matches 2019-2021), and as inaugural coach of the Dolphins (eight matches). Bennett’s career record so far stands at 562 wins, 323 losses and 14 draws, for a winning percentage of 62.5.
“I can only marvel at the career of Wayne Bennett – what he has done for the game and what he has been able to achieve out of the game is phenomenal,” ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said. “Records may be meant to be broken, but it’s almost certain this one will not be.