Once Maguire left to fulfil his NRL ambitions, Wane was subsequently promoted to the top job and was to continue the legacy.
Peet enjoyed a similar trajectory, working his way through a number of roles and a spell in rugby union to succeed Adrian Lam after the 2021 season.
His even-keel nature, thoughtfulness and ability to draw on the expertise of others have allowed him to navigate Wigan to success.
And boy, what success. Two Challenge Cups, two League Leaders’ Shields, a World Club Challenge win over four-in-a-row premiers Penrith, and a Grand Final. Soon, they hope in Wigan, to become two.
Players love his manner, he believes in the collective and has sold that to his players. Never too high, never too low. But always on.
Peet trusts in youth, and has been rewarded. Brad O’Neill, Zach Eckersley and perhaps the most impressive young player in the country Junior Nsemba have all thrived under his guidance and pay tribute to his coaching.
His side has lifted trophy after trophy, enviably. But it is success built on humility and hard work.
