Bob Bennett (rugby league)
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Source: RLP |
Bob Bennett MBE is a former
His brother, Wayne, has coached Australia and Queensland as well as several National Rugby League clubs.
Early years
Bennett grew up in a working-class family in nearby Warwick with an alcoholic father who deserted the family. He has two sisters, Michelle and Gretta and a brother, Wayne.[1]
Playing career
Bennett played every position from fullback to front-row during his career and spent 1974 to 1981 with Past Brothers in the
Coaching career
Bennett was, like his brother, involved with the
Bennett was appointed the coach of the Papua New Guinea side in 1996 and led them to the 2000 World Cup.[3][4] He remained with the side until 2006 when he was replaced by his former captain, Adrian Lam.[5] Bennett became the Kumuls manager and served in this position at the 2008 World Cup.[6]
Later years
Bennett worked as a detective on the Gold Coast for the
At the Legislative Assembly of Queensland 2006 elections, Bennett stood for the Queensland National Party in the Southport electorate.[8] The seat was a safe Labor one and was retained by the incumbent Peter Lawlor.
In 2010, Bennett was appointed as the first CEO of the Men of League Foundation. He now works at Toowoomba Grammar School as a housemaster. [9]
Bennett was and had an integral part in completing the required paperwork behind the scenes in having the
References
- The Chronicle. Australia. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- ^ Toowoomba Clydsdales policerugbyleague.com.au
- ^ Rugby League: Eagles to share United's roost The Independent, 14 September 1996
- ^ Wales' world in union blasted, BBC Sport, 10 November 2000
- ^ PM's XIII outclasses Kumuls The Age, 18 September 2005
- ^ PNG on red alert is danger for Kiwis goldcoast.com.au, 31 October 2008
- ^ Southport (Key Seat) abc.net.au, 7 September 2006
- ^ Bob Bennett wins Queensland National Party nomination[dead link] AAP, 29 August 2003
- ^ Is Bennett going to Souths or … cricket? Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April 2011