Madge up for new gig

WITH at least two NRL clubs without a head coach next season, Michael Maguire believes he’s much wiser now than when he spearheaded South Sydney to their premiership four years ago.

Maguire has been linked with the vacant roles at Manly and Penrith next year, the former likely to cut ties with unhappy mentor Trent Barrett at the end of the season.

Maguire, who is contracted to the NZRL to coach the Kiwis, has also been mentioned as a possible replacement for Wayne Bennett once he completes the final year of his contract next year.

“I’m a lot wiser coach now than I think I was in 2014,” he said on Sunday Night with Matty Johns on Fox Sports.

“I think my knowledge now across the game with this down time has given me a look at the whole organisation.”

Pressed on whether he would consider a role at Manly, Maguire said he didn’t need top-notch resources.

Maguire insisted he hadn’t been approached by the Broncos but said he would consider them because of their facilities and strong leadership.