Born: Established: 1950 ;
Gender:
Male
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BiographyHistory
Most Referenced Works
Personal Awards
- 2004 Order of Australia — Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For service to Rugby League football, particularly as a coach, and to the community.
- 2002 Queensland Greats Awards 'Wayne Bennett’s courage, humility and undying commitment makes him one of Australia's greatest sporting coaches. Wayne played representative football for Queensland and Australia between 1971 and 1973, and began coaching in 1976. He established countless records with the clipboard and whistle, before sealing his legendary status with six premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, and four State of Origin series victories and a draw. His sporting success has also been recognised in his selection as Australian Rugby League Coach in 1998, 2004 and 2005 and a trifecta of Rugby League Coach of the Year awards 1998-2000.' Source: www.premiers.qld.gov.au/ (Sighted 23/06/2010).
- 2000 Australian Sports Medal Australian, Qld, Brisbane Broncos coach. Significant contribution to the development of sport.
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