Wayne Bennett says
:
"Work, life, and learning have all blended into the same space over the past year, and RangeMe is ready to help Staples Connect meet the needs of their customers to tackle each of these areas," 
prnewswire Monday, November 23, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Cameron Munster
)
:
"We achieved something similar in 2001 when we brought Alf back for that third game and the key for us tonight was getting Munster back on the field for this game,"
pina Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Jake Friend
)
:
"Jake Friend did a lot of work for 25 minutes and then Harry was what we needed, to try and keep on building that momentum from Jake and keep us in the groove," "Harry did that magnificently and I kept those two guys on because they were both doing such a good job"
pina Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"One of the things personally for me tonight was that it was 40 years since we started Origin, and the things Arthur and all those wonderful players displayed back then we displayed here tonight,"
pina Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
"I will be available to any prospective Brisbane team,"
qt Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Jake Friend
)
:
"Jake never had a head knock at any stage of the game, he had a shoulder injury from the week before and he hurt it again in the game," "It was of no relevance to his head whatsoever"
watoday Saturday, November 21, 2020 6:52:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"For me, one of the things tonight, it was 40 years [ago] that we started Origin," "The things that Arthur [Beetson] and all those wonderful players displayed, we displayed here tonight: the great Queensland spirit, the never give up attitude, doing it for your mate ... it was all on display tonight"
watoday Friday, November 20, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I'm proud of the fact that on our watch we've been able to maintain the traditions and the things that make Queensland what it is ... to hear the way the fans reacted, the little kids watching this on TV, they'll never forget this game or this moment,"
watoday Friday, November 20, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"For me, one of the things tonight, it was 40 years [ago] that we started Origin," "The things that Arthur [Beetson] and all those wonderful players displayed, we displayed here tonight: the great Queensland spirit, the never give up attitude, doing it for your mate ... it was all on display tonight"
smh Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I'm proud of the fact that on our watch we've been able to maintain the traditions and the things that make Queensland what it is ... to hear the way the fans reacted, the little kids watching this on TV, they'll never forget this game or this moment,"
smh Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Brad's kidding himself … just watch it," "That was an instinct moment … [Arrow] didn't realise Papalii's knee had gone into [Tedesco's] head"
abc-au Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:18:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Josh Papalii
)
:
"That was instinct, mate. That happened so quick and he didn't realise that Papalii had hit him with his knee,"
qt Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett replied
(
about Brad Fittler
)
:
"Brad's kidding himself, OK? There was no lack of respect there. Just watch it again"
qt Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We achieved something similar in 2001,"
illawarramercury Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"I knew deep down today there was going to be a blue here tonight,"
newshub Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"I hoped it had blown over and they got on with life, but deep down, I just knew that wasn't going to happen," "It's easier to criticise them when they have to take some responsibility for it, but it's the type of headlines, as well, they just don't handle, and they didn't handle it well tonight, either of them"
newshub Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I haven't said much to him, actually,"
watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He didn't get knocked out. Is that clear? He didn't get knocked out. I don't care what they are saying, I'm telling you the situation. He didn't get knocked out,"
watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I love his energy, that's what he brings," "He's full on. He's not there a long time but he's full on. He'll bring the pressure, I know that"
watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I haven't said much to him, actually,"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He didn't get knocked out. Is that clear? He didn't get knocked out. I don't care what they are saying, I'm telling you the situation. He didn't get knocked out,"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I love his energy, that's what he brings," "He's full on. He's not there a long time but he's full on. He'll bring the pressure, I know that"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I haven't said much to him, actually,"
smh Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He didn't get knocked out. Is that clear? He didn't get knocked out. I don't care what they are saying, I'm telling you the situation. He didn't get knocked out,"
smh Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I love his energy, that's what he brings," "He's full on. He's not there a long time but he's full on. He'll bring the pressure, I know that"
smh Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I haven't said much to him, actually,"
theage Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He didn't get knocked out. Is that clear? He didn't get knocked out. I don't care what they are saying, I'm telling you the situation. He didn't get knocked out,"
theage Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I love his energy, that's what he brings," "He's full on. He's not there a long time but he's full on. He'll bring the pressure, I know that"
theage Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It's obviously a big test but he answered all those for the last two years at Souths with how he's come and played on the wing,"
abc-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If I pioneered it (wrestling), we didn't do it very well did we, so I won't claim it,"
qt Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If Brenko can get through training, we're confident he will do that, he trained on Sunday and was good so we are pretty confident he will play,"
qt Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He didn't get knocked out. Is that clear? He didn't get knocked out. I don't care what they are saying, I'm telling you the situation. He didn't get knocked out,"
brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He is on track to be able to play on Wednesday," "That could change but that is my information from medical staff"
watoday Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:54:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Harry Grant will certainly come into the mix somewhere,"
qt Thursday, November 12, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"They're young men, they're 20, both of them, headlines like that throw fuel onto the fire,"
theage Thursday, November 12, 2020 2:43:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
"I hoped it would blow over. Deep down I knew it wasn't going to happen,"
qt Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:50:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I knew deep down today there was going to be a blue here tonight,"
newshub Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I didn't want to, I hoped it had blown over and they got on with life but deep down I just knew that wasn't going to happen," "It's easier to criticise them when they have to take some responsibility for it, but it's the type of headlines as well they just don't handle, and they didn't handle it well tonight, either of them"
newshub Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"They did that last year. You have to ask them those questions. It's not what you really want, because you have such a short preparation and everyone is a bit new to each other," "If they felt they had to to it, they had to do it. The point I'm making is it's not always what you want. Sometimes it makes a difference"
smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's quite a handful. I love him as a player, great player to coach. We'll need to be on our game. But Su'A has trained against him for nearly two years now and Gags has been there that long as well," "They both know him pretty well and they both play on the same side he'll probably be coming down. But he'll challenge them, he's a very good player. I think he'll appreciate the opportunity and make the best of it"
smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We haven't mentioned it. I don't think they even realise they are getting on a plane tomorrow,"
smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It won't become any clearer, regardless of what happens in this series, until I see what next year is looking like,"
smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"They did that last year. You have to ask them those questions. It's not what you really want, because you have such a short preparation and everyone is a bit new to each other," "If they felt they had to to it, they had to do it. The point I'm making is it's not always what you want. Sometimes it makes a difference"
theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's quite a handful. I love him as a player, great player to coach. We'll need to be on our game. But Su'A has trained against him for nearly two years now and Gags has been there that long as well," "They both know him pretty well and they both play on the same side he'll probably be coming down. But he'll challenge them, he's a very good player. I think he'll appreciate the opportunity and make the best of it"
theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We haven't mentioned it. I don't think they even realise they are getting on a plane tomorrow,"
theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It won't become any clearer, regardless of what happens in this series, until I see what next year is looking like,"
theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I wasn't worried about the self-belief," "When they put on a Maroons jersey they know the expectation that comes with it. They trained excellent for 10 days and I was just confident that self-belief wasn't going to beat them here tonight"
watoday Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:36:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I wasn't worried about the self-belief," "When they put on a Maroons jersey they know the expectation that comes with it. They trained excellent for 10 days and I was just confident that self-belief wasn't going to beat them here tonight"
theage Friday, November 6, 2020 4:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I was working in the Gambaro's grocery store in New Farm (in the 1960s), stacking shelves and delivery groceries on my bike, and I thought I was doing a pretty good job but Michael told me I wasn't doing it properly,"
qt Friday, November 6, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"I'm not sure what category you put that in, but it's pretty special,"
newshub Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Just the quality of the players here ... a lot of them are young. This is about the present but it's also a little bit about the future, there's eight or nine new players coming into the squad, there's another four or five in the 27 that haven't played either," "In previous years, there has been these moments. We just have to handle it ... I'm confident we'll handle it"
watoday Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's one for the future. His form has been outstanding," "This will be a big step up for him. He's got lots of energy and he's been impressive in training, so I'm confident he won't let us down"
watoday Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"One guy weighs 116kg and is as mobile as anything, the other guy is about 98kg. It wasn't a hard decision. Just run as hard as he can, tackle as hard as he can," "When he can't do that any more, I'll get him off"
watoday Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Cameron Munster
)
:
"I'm in the Cameron Munster situation ... I didn't have to do it," "It's a great state, there is a great history of sport. They were in a bit of a tough place and I made myself available. I got asked, I didn't put my hand up. But I'm more than pleased I've taken the job"
watoday Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Just the quality of the players here ... a lot of them are young. This is about the present but it's also a little bit about the future, there's eight or nine new players coming into the squad, there's another four or five in the 27 that haven't played either," "In previous years, there has been these moments. We just have to handle it ... I'm confident we'll handle it"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's one for the future. His form has been outstanding," "This will be a big step up for him. He's got lots of energy and he's been impressive in training, so I'm confident he won't let us down"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"One guy weighs 116kg and is as mobile as anything, the other guy is about 98kg. It wasn't a hard decision. Just run as hard as he can, tackle as hard as he can," "When he can't do that any more, I'll get him off"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Cameron Munster
)
:
"I'm in the Cameron Munster situation ... I didn't have to do it," "It's a great state, there is a great history of sport. They were in a bit of a tough place and I made myself available. I got asked, I didn't put my hand up. But I'm more than pleased I've taken the job"
theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"We had a great end to the season, there's no doubt about that,"
newshub Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Mal will be a great sounding-board for myself, support staff and the players,"
abc-au Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We've got an exciting mix of both emerging and seasoned talent in the squad so far and we're really pleased to be able to announce this group today after what has been a challenging period for the game," "The players named in this squad today will have a small window to freshen up before commencing work with our high performance team to ensure they are in peak condition for the series"
illawarramercury Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We've got an exciting mix of both emerging and seasoned talent in the squad so far and we're really pleased to be able to announce this group today after what has been a challenging period for the game,"
qt Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We’ve got an exciting mix of both emerging and seasoned talent in the squad so far and we’re really pleased to be able to announce this group [on Wednesday] after what has been a challenging period for the game," "The players named in this squad will have a small window to freshen up before commencing work with our high performance team to ensure they are in peak condition for the series"
theherald-au Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:30:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I love coaching Queensland and I'm extremely humbled to be invited to coach this team again, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances with Kevin moving on to coach the Broncos,"
qt Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"You guys don't listen, which probably annoys me more than anything else,"
newshub Monday, October 5, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"You guys don't listen which probably annoys me more than anything else,"
newshub Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:45:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
watoday Sunday, October 4, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"You guys don't listen. That's what annoys me. I said two days ago, this would have no impact on the team. It still hasn't," "I'm just telling you. I coached the team. I know what's going on in the organisation. It's never going to have an impact on the team"
brisbanetimes Sunday, October 4, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
watoday Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:35:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will not affect the team in any shape, form or manner,"
watoday Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:35:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Sam Burgess
)
:
"It has no impact on the team whatsoever. Sam is not part of the team in the sense he is not playing, he’s not required to play,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Sam Burgess
)
:
"It has no impact on the team whatsoever. Sam is not part of the team in the sense he is not playing, he’s not required to play,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Sam Burgess
)
:
"It has no impact on the team whatsoever. Sam is not part of the team in the sense he is not playing, he’s not required to play,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
theherald-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will not affect the team in any shape, form or manner,"
theherald-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
watoday Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
watoday Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
watoday Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Sam Burgess
)
:
"It has no impact on the team whatsoever, Sam's not part of the team in the sense that he's not playing, he's not required to play, we've come this far without him this year, he's retired," "You can make it out into as big of a headline as you like, you can talk it up as much as you like, but I'm going to tell you now it's not going to have an impact on the playing group here because it's distant from us"
abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Sam Burgess
)
:
"It has no impact on the team whatsoever, Sam's not part of the team in the sense that he's not playing, he's not required to play, we've come this far without him this year, he's retired," "You can make it out into as big of a headline as you like, you can talk it up as much as you like, but I'm going to tell you now it's not going to have an impact on the playing group here because it's distant from us"
abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:08:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:44:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:44:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:44:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will not affect the team in any shape, form or manner,"
brisbanetimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:44:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will not affect the team in any shape, form or manner,"
smh Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That is not true. It was not known widely within the club because I've been here since '18 and I knew nothing about it until I'd been told in the last 24 hours,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's the first I've ever known of him taking drugs. "
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The team doctor is one of the most honest people I've ever met and worked with,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will not affect the team in any shape, form or manner,"
theage Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I love coaching Queensland and I’m extremely humbled to be invited to coach this team again, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances with Kevin moving on to coach the Broncos," "I’m very proud and pleased that I’m still able to do it. State of Origin means so much to the people of Queensland. It’s been a difficult year for many people and I just want to give something back if I can"
watoday Friday, October 2, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I love coaching Queensland and I’m extremely humbled to be invited to coach this team again, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances with Kevin moving on to coach the Broncos," "I’m very proud and pleased that I’m still able to do it. State of Origin means so much to the people of Queensland. It’s been a difficult year for many people and I just want to give something back if I can"
theage Friday, October 2, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I love coaching Queensland and I'm extremely humbled to be invited to coach this team again, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances with Kevin moving on to coach the Broncos,"
abc-au Friday, October 2, 2020 3:42:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Well, it was a great performance,"
watoday Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I’ve seen a lot of things in football," "But I don’t know if I’ve seen anything as unselfish as that. If you don’t think they know the stats you’re kidding yourselves. [Moments like that] make sport great"
watoday Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:36:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Well, it was a great performance,"
brisbanetimes Friday, September 25, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I’ve seen a lot of things in football," "But I don’t know if I’ve seen anything as unselfish as that. If you don’t think they know the stats you’re kidding yourselves. [Moments like that] make sport great"
brisbanetimes Friday, September 25, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I thought he was going good last year, I thought he was going good the year before that and I thought he was going good the year before that,"
watoday Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:03:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I thought he was going good last year, I thought he was going good the year before that and I thought he was going good the year before that,"
brisbanetimes Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I don't think either party has closed the door but certainly, at this point in time, he is not coming here,"
smh Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I said it privately to him and I'll say it publicly to you, as long as Kevin has got the job I'm not trying to take the job off him," "If they make another decision from QRL and I get on the shortlist I am happy to be there"
smh Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I'm happy with any label. We get all types of labels don't we? I'll take any of them. It may not be my opinion but that's ok,"
smh Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We've been keen on him for 12 to 18 months and it just hasn't worked out," "There are a lot of things going on for him so they will come back with conditions, it may not be final yet but it certainly is from our point of view at the moment"
theherald-au Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Kevin Walters
)
:
"I said it privately to him and I'll say it publicly to you, as long as Kevin has got the job I'm not trying to take the job off him," "If they make another decision from QRL and I get on the shortlist I am happy to be there"
theherald-au Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I'm happy with any label. We get all types of labels don't we? I'll take any of them. It may not be my opinion but that's ok,"
theherald-au Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We showed for 29 minutes what we can do, then let ourselves down with mistakes and dropped balls and penalties. "
watoday Friday, September 11, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We showed for 29 minutes what we can do, then let ourselves down with mistakes and dropped balls and penalties. "
brisbanetimes Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:55:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I made a statement about it and that’s all I’m saying. It’s speculative. I’ve spoken to nobody. I’m making a statement and I will leave it at that,"
watoday Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:04:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"You don’t leave me in a position not to make a statement. The statement was made at the other end and I was only responding to that," "The thing I’ve learnt in this business is that the 'no comment' doesn’t work. I wasn’t going to run around making no comment. So I’ve made a comment about it and that’s where it stops"
watoday Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:04:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"When we said (to the players) there was a pretty good chance he would stay on, there were a lot of happy players,"
watoday Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:04:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I will tell you what you don’t see. He’s an outstanding bloke and outstanding with the players we had at the time,"
watoday Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:56:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It’s not about what I think. It’s about what he thinks," "It’s his body, he knows what he’s done in the game and he knows where he’s at in life. It’s really his decision to make. It’s not mine"
watoday Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:56:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Cameron Smith
)
:
"You can speculate as much as you like and talk about it as much as you like but Cameron’s the only guy who knows that,"
watoday Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:56:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"One thing I know about all of it is that if he comes to this club, there is no one more experienced than I am at bringing young players through the NRL,"
watoday Wednesday, September 2, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"One thing I know about all of it is that if he comes to this club, there is no one more experienced than I am at bringing young players through the NRL,"
theage Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“The most important thing is to play our brand of football and keep at that and not get bored by it,” “That’s our best chance of getting results and getting wins against any team. Top four or bottom four”
aap-au Thursday, August 27, 2020 10:37:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“We came here with confidence tonight because we won our last four games,”
aap-au Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It will be a big test [against the Eels] – we're looking forward to it,"
brisbanetimes Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"No one from South Sydney has talked to me about it, no one from anywhere else has talked to me about it,"
brisbanetimes Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“We’ve got five weeks and three top four teams to play out of the five,”
aap-au Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:12:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If you play fullback and get enough [high] balls, I've seen the best of them, whether it's Billy Slater or Darius Boyd, you're going to drop some, they can 'torp' them ... Latrell isn't a liability there," "He made an error there, he'll tidy it up, he's a very skilful player and has a great mind on him about how he should play and about his technique. I'm confident he'll get on top of it. I'm also confident there will be another dropped ball somewhere before the year is out as well"
theage Friday, August 21, 2020 10:50:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“There is a part of all this, a duty of care to each other as players,”
aap-au Friday, August 21, 2020 6:54:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He is respected because he is the real deal," "He has great empathy and he stands for something"
smh Friday, August 14, 2020 12:22:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"As one of the fastest-growing c-store retailers, Yesway is clearly on a rapid growth trajectory,"
prnewswire Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:15:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
“I wouldn’t have done it if I thought I did something wrong,”
japantoday Friday, August 7, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“I wouldn’t have done it if I thought I did something wrong,”
aap-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:06:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett confirmed
:
"It doesn't matter who they are, they've got the protocols to follow and they should be following them. "
qt Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Of course he is, he will be the head coach in 12 months, so he is ready for the moment,"
qt Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:45:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If it was a breach I wouldn't have done it,"
watoday Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:24:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I think I do know the rules, and I'm confident I do,"
watoday Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:24:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It's a difficult time for everyone in Australia right now,"
watoday Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:24:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"There wasn't many people there at all,"
newshub Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"I'm still allowed to eat, aren't I? "
newshub Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The rules have changed so many times and I didn’t think I was breaking rules," "I wasn’t with a group. We were self-isolating"
smh Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:10:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The rules have changed so many times and I didn’t think I was breaking rules," "I wasn’t with a group. We were self-isolating"
theage Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If it was a breach I wouldn't have done it,"
Stuff Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I think I do know the rules, and I'm confident I do,"
Stuff Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It's a difficult time for everyone in Australia right now,"
Stuff Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If it was a breach I wouldn't have done it,"
theage Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I think I do know the rules, and I'm confident I do,"
theage Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It's a difficult time for everyone in Australia right now,"
theage Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
"I went for lunch yesterday at Grappa yesterday, I did,"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If that's what happens, that's their [the NRL's] call"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett replied
:
"I'm still allowed to eat, aren't I?"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
"I went for lunch yesterday at Grappa yesterday, I did,"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If that's what happens, that's their [the NRL's] call"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett replied
:
"I'm still allowed to eat, aren't I?"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett told
:
"I didn't think it was a breach: I went there with my partner, who I live with,"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett replied
:
"I'm still allowed to eat, aren't I?"
abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"If anyone turns up to training with a haircut like that,"
theage Thursday, July 30, 2020 1:08:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“I just think there’s too many people in their ears now,”
aap-au Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:23:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“It will remain that way until he makes a decision,”
aap-au Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:23:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It is just totally unfair the amount of scrutiny that is put on them, it's life-changing for them,"
watoday Friday, July 24, 2020 6:25:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It was more difficult when we weren’t playing, it’s not so difficult now,"
theage Friday, July 17, 2020 9:49:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"They’ve played well this year and they’re in front of us in the competition," "There’s not much between the two teams, it will come down to who turns up tomorrow and who doesn’t"
theage Friday, July 17, 2020 9:49:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett says
:
"Honestly I didn't see that [Mitchell's swinging arm on Reynolds],"
newshub Saturday, July 11, 2020 12:09:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Benji Marshall
)
:
"I've got great respect for Benji ... so I'm pleased he's in the team," "He'll bring something to the team, he's a really positive guy and is great to be around for young players. I'm pleased for his sake"
illawarramercury Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"It’s the market. It’s like buying a house, isn’t it?" "If someone wants to pay you that amount of money for your house, you’re not going to say no to it. If someone wants to pay you $1.25 million - they’re mature people that run their clubs - if that’s what his value is to them, that’s their prerogative. If you have a house and you have a great offer on it, no one runs around telling you it’s a ridiculous price you’re paying if they’re happy to pay it. If the Titans have made that offer - I don’t know if they’ve done it or not, I’m not close to all that - but the bottom line is it says what they think of him and how important he is to their organisation if they can get him"
brisbanetimes Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Benji Marshall
)
:
“I’ve got great respect for Benji … so I’m pleased he’s in the team,” “He’ll bring something to the team, he’s a really positive guy and is great to be around for young players. I’m pleased for his sake”
aap-au Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:01:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I did not coach or have a run down football team at the Broncos," "Seibold has 12 players with Origin or Test experience. We are being lost in the smoke and mirrors. There is a lot of talent there under Seibold but no-one is playing to their talent"
qt Monday, July 6, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“How many times do I have to put it to bed? I don’t start it and then I’ve got to put it to bed. It does my head in, mate,”
aap-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:30:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The [Souths players] don’t need to be told. They know I’m not going anywhere," "Nothing has been driven by the club. It’s all been driven by you guys on the outside, who don’t know what you’re talking about"
smh Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"I don’t have a manager. I don’t have management, I manage myself. I’m an old man. I don’t need someone to hold my hand for me," "Are you hard of hearing? I said the same things last week. I’m not going to keep repeating myself because you guys make up stories, you make the headlines. But I don’t have to play your game, mate"
smh Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Campbell Graham
)
:
"I have to get him back playing football and with what Braidon is doing and what Campbell has been doing, I want Jimmy to earn his spot back in the team as well. That will be more valuable to him,"
smh Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"The changeroom for me has always been a sacred place,"
abc-au Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"No I'm not going to tell you why,"
abc-au Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"That's a matter for the game to make a decision about, I'm sitting in the stand like you are," "So it's not something I'm going to buy into"
newshub Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"No, I'm not going to tell you why,"
newshub Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Wayne Bennett
)
:
"No, I’m not going to tell you. Pressed why, Bennett responded: "
theage Friday, June 19, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We haven’t been blowing teams off the park," "I just thought defensively we were better. The Warriors were a bit unlucky as they got to the try line three times and we managed to stop them three times. It’s big on the scoreboard, it could have been 40-30"
theage Friday, June 19, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Of course they are. They have lost players and are evolving," "That's how a club goes with a long-term coach. You don't notice it as much because you have a lot of stability in the club"
watoday Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:04:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"Of course they are. They have lost players and are evolving," "That's how a club goes with a long-term coach. You don't notice it as much because you have a lot of stability in the club"
theage Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:11:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
“He got to play a full game tonight, so that’s an improvement,” “You (media) all have your own opinions on him. I’ve got mine”
aap-au Friday, May 29, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"We all realised that you can't be giving 20 penalties out there anymore, because it's going to detract from the quality of the game we want,"
illawarramercury Friday, May 29, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Latrell Mitchell
)
:
"I've always been confident in Latrell, and fullback will be his right spot,"
brisbanetimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
(
about Latrell Mitchell
)
:
"I've always been confident in Latrell, and fullback will be his right spot,"
theage Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's in really good shape and I'm pleased with what he's done,"
brisbanetimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"All that noise has come from your end, not our end, and we know what we want from him," "We brought him here to play fullback. He wanted to come here to play fullback, and that's it"
brisbanetimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He will [return] soon, maybe next week, maybe the week after, he won't be far away," "He's not in good enough shape yet. He spent three weeks away [in rehab] and hadn't trained before that. He'll be back"
brisbanetimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:37:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He's in really good shape and I'm pleased with what he's done,"
theage Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:01:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"All that noise has come from your end, not our end, and we know what we want from him," "We brought him here to play fullback. He wanted to come here to play fullback, and that's it"
theage Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:01:00 AM EAT
Wayne Bennett said
:
"He will [return] soon, maybe next week, maybe the week after, he won't be far away," "He's not in good enough shape yet. He spent three weeks away [in rehab] and hadn't trained before that. He'll be back"
theage Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:01:00 AM EAT
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