I said to myself . I wonder if they sack him he will get paid for next year? If so that is the real reason. IMO.
I can't post on any thread don't know why.
Brisbane Broncos confirm Wayne Bennett's sacking, paving way for Anthony Seibold to leave SouthsUpdated 4mins ago
Wayne Bennett will not be coaching the Broncos in the 2019 NRL season. (AAP: Dave Hunt, File Photo)
Wayne Bennett's time as Brisbane coach has come to an end, with the Broncos terminating his contract a year early to pave the way for Anthony Seibold to take charge in 2019.
Key points:- The Broncos' decision ends more than a month of uncertainty about who would coach the club in 2019
- Anthony Seibold could join the Broncos as Wayne Bennett's replacement as early as next week
- Wayne Bennett's sacking ends his 25-year association with the Broncos, in which they won six premierships
The Broncos confirmed the decision to sack Bennett this afternoon, only two days after the seven-time premiership coach declared he would see out the final year of his contract next season.
Bennett is set to join South Sydney a year earlier than expected as part of a coach swap that will see Seibold move to the Broncos.
The Broncos' decision follows
Seibold's outburst about having a "gutful" of Bennett's behaviour during the coaching drama, which he said had placed a significant emotional strain on his family.
It is expected Seibold will link up with the Broncos as early as next week.
The Broncos said the terms of Bennett's termination were "confidential".
Wayne Bennett was contracted to the Broncos through to the end of the 2019 season. (AAP: Dave Hunt, File Photo)
Bennett was the Broncos' foundation coach when the club entered the New South Wales Rugby League first grade competition in 1998.
He won NSWRL premierships with the Broncos in 1992 and 1993, before leading them to the Super League title in 1997.
He then guided the Broncos to NRL premierships in 1998, 2000 and 2006, prior to leaving the club at the end of the 2008 season.
His time away from the club between 2009 and 2014 saw him coach St George Illawarra to its 2010 premiership, however he had mixed results with Newcastle during his three seasons with the club (2012-2014).
Bennett returned to the Broncos to replace Anthony Griffin ahead of the 2015 season, in which he guided the club to the grand final.
Wayne Bennett (right) and Darren Lockyer celebrate the Broncos' 2006 grand final win.(AAP: Dean Lewins)
The Broncos have made a staggering 22 finals series in his 25 seasons in charge.
The Rabbitohs would be the fifth NRL club he has coached, as he has also been in charge of Canberra, St George Illawarra and Newcastle during his decorated career.
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