The Brisbane Broncos are facing a challenging phase, yet coach Michael Maguire has received calls for support during this tumultuous period.
The reigning champions find themselves struggling, having lost 12 out of their last 13 matches, which has left them languishing at the bottom of the ladder in 16th place.
With increasing scrutiny on both Maguire and his team, the upcoming off-season could prove critical for the coach's future at Red Hill.
Lee Addison from the Loose Carry NRL Podcast has spoken out in favor of Maguire, suggesting he has the capacity to navigate the Broncos through their current "growing pains."
Addison has remarked that Maguire stands out as the most "qualified" candidate for Brisbane, based on his impressive track record.
"If we wind back two years, they brought Madge in to do what Madge does," Addison stated.
"I'd give Madge a 10-year contract tomorrow. He's more qualified to talk about winning premierships... he's one of the only coaches who's won premierships on both sides of the world. He's won an international title, he's won an Origin title. This man can coach."
"He's more qualified to talk about elite performance than anyone else in that organisation."
Addison went on to compare Maguire's situation to that of other legendary coaches, noting, "Some of the best coaches in sports history had many growing pains in the first few years of their existence. Alex Ferguson, who built an absolute dynasty at Manchester United, took three years. He had to reform the youth development system and had to get rid of a drinking culture."