Wayne Bennett has revealed he’s “99 per cent sure” a deal to coach the NRL’s newest team, the Dolphins, will get done.
Nine News revealed Bennett is closing in on a three-year deal believed to be worth more than $2 million, to coach the new franchise that will enter the NRL competition in 2023.
The departing South Sydney coach was spotted in Redcliffe today, where he revealed he held a meeting with club officials.
Bennett’s impending move to the Dolphins was revealed earlier this week, but the club at the time insisted no deal had been signed.
“Long, good meeting. Really pleased with it,” Bennett said.
“We haven’t finalised anything yet, it’s heading in the right direction.
“There’s a couple of things we have to sort out, but there’s nothing major.
“I’m 99 per cent sure we will get it all worked out.”
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Bennett, 71, is one of the most successful coaches in rugby league history, having won seven first-grade premierships and coached the Broncos, Dragons, Knights, and Rabbitohs.
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The NRL on Monday confirmed the Dolphins had won the race to enter the NRL in 2023.
The Dolphins beat bids from the Firehawks and Jets to become the fourth Queensland team in the competition.
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