At NRL Fan Fest, Broncos' Maguire anticipates facing mentor Bellamy in the grand final.
During the NRL Fan Fest, a fervent supporter brought attention to an intriguing narrative ahead of the grand final between the Broncos and the Storm at Accor Stadium. Broncos coach Michael Maguire, known for his impressive coaching journey, looks forward to facing off against his former mentor, Craig Bellamy.
Maguire's coaching career began under Bellamy in Melbourne, after which he ventured to England, where he achieved his first premiership victory with Wigan in 2010. He later led South Sydney to their own grand final success. As he prepares for the big match, he's eager to outmaneuver the coach who initially guided him.
In an interesting revelation, Bellamy shared that he was the one who recruited Maguire from schoolboy rugby union and coached him at the Canberra Raiders, adding a personal twist to their competitive dynamic.