Hirings, firings and fury from coaches

September 5 Madge nudged South Sydney’s board decide to end the tenure of coach Michael Maguire after six years with the club that included the Rabbitohs’ drought-breaking 2014 premiership. Owner Russell Crowe praises Maguire unreservedly: “Michael has given South Sydney six dedicated years, he brought us a premiership, brought us out of the 43-year wilderness,” he said. September 7 Quick change Former Canberra Raiders forward Anthony Seibold is appointed South Sydney coach. Seibold served an apprenticeship under Maguire and assisted Queensland coach Kevin Walters with the Maroons’ Origin team in 2016 and 2017. September 9 Barrett lets loose Penrith turn the tables in the first elimination final and send Manly crashing from the play-offs with a 22-10 victory at Allianz Stadium. Beaten Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett is scathing of Bunker officials, who awarded two contentious tries to…