LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In the world of Rugby League, Michael Maguire's NRL reality has been laid bare as the Broncos' rushed Kevin Walters call could come back to haunt them.
History suggests that Maguire may not be the best man to lead the Broncos to premiership glory.
The Broncos wasted no time in axing Kevin Walters, hinting that they already had his replacement lined up.
Just five days after parting ways with Walters, the Broncos secured the services of Maguire after the NSW Blues agreed to let him go from his State of Origin contract to take on the head coaching role in Brisbane.
The decision to let Walters go came after an independent review found that the Broncos had suffered a massive fall from grace in 2024, finishing 12th and missing the finals after making the grand final the year before.
Now, the Broncos board is putting their faith in Maguire to turn things around in 2025 with a three-year deal.
Maguire's coaching reputation is soaring following his success with New Zealand in the Pacific Test Championship, where he led the team to a historic 30-0 victory over the Kangaroos.
Despite this achievement, Maguire chose to leave the international scene to take on the Blues in the State of Origin, where he led them to a series victory this year.
Time will tell if Maguire can work his magic and lead the Broncos to success, but the swift decision to appoint him shows that the club may not have learned from their past mistakes in coaching appointments.
Only time will tell if this move will pay off or if it will come back to bite them in the long run.