Brad Arthur‘s management has offered for the Eels coach to take control of a rival NRL club next season, despite the fact he’s contracted to Parramatta until the end of 2024.
That’s the report of Nine’s Danny Weidler, who added Arthur denied that was the case and made it clear he would remain with the Eels for the length of his contract.
“I approached Brad for comment about this. He said he’s in the dark about any such maneuverings and it’s his intentions to honour his contract with Parramatta until the end of 2024 and try to win a competition with them,” Weidler told 9News.
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“So, I guess it’s going to be a case of watch this space and see how the Eels go.”
If Arthur’s management did offer Arthur to a rival, it’s likely the club in question is the Bulldogs or Dragons.
The Bulldogs remain the only club still on the hunt for a coach, after Trent Barrett’s exit.
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Andrew Webster is set to take on the Warriors’ top job after the departure of Nathan Brown, and Wests Tigers have revealed a succession plan involving Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall following the sacking of Michael Maguire.
Meanwhile, the Dragons are set to hold a board meeting on Tuesday, at which the future of coach Anthony Griffin will be discussed.
St George Illawarra extended Griffin’s contract until the end of 2023 before a ball was kicked this season.
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