He also took the club from being a basket case to within 5 minutes of a premiership against the greatest team in NRL history. He did a pretty outstanding job.
History is now repeating with all of the injuries like it did in 2024.
Kevvie did a great job up until the pressure got to him. Maguire might end up doing the same.
I'm absolutely not on the sack Maguire train, just like I was not on the sack Kevvie train but Maguire does have history with his sides going backwards, so it is a concern.
That said, I'm giving Maguire 2026 as a mulligan because the injuries, like 2024, have completely derailed the season, that isn't his fault.
However, given we are in desperate need of another second rower or three and have re-signed Paix, Piki and Bunt while bringing in a geriatric centre (no matter how well he is currently playing reportedly) while losing all the backs depth, there are real concerns around the direction of the squad.
2027 is going to very much be make or break for Maguire but AND THIS IS A MASSIVE CAVEAT, the club needs to sort out the R&R and pathways systems because if we don't sort this out, we are going to be back here with whomever the next coach is too.