Michael Maguire is looming as the Broncos’ next head coach, and league legend Matty Johns has delivered a bold prediction, claiming a premiership is on the horizon in Red Hill.
Kevin Walters parted ways with the Brisbane club on Thursday, having overseen a grand final appearance in 2023 before the club’s disappointing season in 2024, finishing 12th.
Maguire has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner for the vacant role and is willing to resign as NSW Blues coach to take up a job in clubland.
Brad Arthur, Jason Demetriou, Josh Hannay and Trent Barrett area also reportedly being considered, but Johns urged Brisbane powerbrokers to give Maguire the keys.
He believes the former Rabbitohs and Tigers coach could deliver the Broncos a premiership within three years.
“Madge is a better coach now to when he took Souths to that premiership, he’s a better coach,” Johns said on the Matty Johns show.
“I spoke to him before, he said ‘I learnt that much (at the Tigers)’. The things he learnt, and when you look back in hindsight he was actually doing a pretty good job.
“What he did in New Zealand, a revelation. New Zealand 30, Australia nil. Then went to Origin and we are one nil down in the series and win two-one.
“I tell you mate, if Madge gets the job and takes it. If the Broncos players buy in I think they will win a comp within three years.”
