Despite operating well beyond the boundaries of a classroom, many of the tactics and implements employed by Rugby League coaches are mirrored by academic educators everywhere.

Punctuality, precision, performance and progression are paramount in both professions.

So with this in mind, we wondered what all 16 NRL coaches would be like if they traded the coach's box for the classroom.

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Michael Maguire

A favourite amongst the student body, Mr. Maguire is affectionately known as ‘Madge' by those in his woodwork class.

On his good days, Madge is crafty, keen, and sharp witted. However, catch him on an off-day when his stubble is more entity than shadow, and you'll wish you were never born.

Despite being a diligent worker that preaches the importance of nailing the finer details of an assignment, when it comes time for Madge's students to showcase their finished products, they're usually unveiled to little fanfare.

That is except for the refurbishment job he led at Redfern High with the class of 2014 - there's former students still celebrating that one.

Still chipping away at Leichhardt Boys Tech, it's still uncertain whether Madge's work is more Florence Knoll or flatpack.

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