Code Sports <\/a>reports the Knights contingent were quietly seething at the fact they were again overlooked in 2026, with the NRL world also baffled by the decision in particular to snub Holbrook.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\u201cAndrew Webster is a top-tier coach, no questioning that. Him winning Dally M Coach of the Year over Holbrook in 2026, though, is insane to me. I joked on ESPN League Central this week that we\u2019d riot if Holbrook missed out on the award. We rise at dawn to riot Newcastle \u2026\u201d popular NRL personality Rugby League Guru wrote on X after the shock snub.<\/p>\n
\u201cInheriting a wooden spoon team & taking them to the finals despite brutal injury toll is a miracle. A legendary coaching campaign denied its place in history,\u201d NRL fan account \u2018Counsel\u2019 said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHolbrook doesn\u2019t win coach of the year. Cancel the awards for good,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n
It even took Dally M Coach of the Year winner Webster by surprise, who said he\u2019s sure he won\u2019t win it on the \u2018Red Carpet\u2019 Pre-Show.<\/p>\n
Veteran reporter Buzz Rothfield said the entire Dally M system needs an overhaul.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it needs an overhaul. There should be a chairman of the selection panel who, when we get to the week leading up to the medal, can make a discretionary call, contact the judges and go, \u2018Shouldn\u2019t we be looking at going with Holbrook\u2019,\u201d Rothfield said on The Fanatics.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it was really embarrassing that Justin Holbrook didn\u2019t win last night.\u201d<\/p>\n
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