Ummm question (and it's kinda highlighted in this statement), but the club can't assist Flanagans appeal on his deregistration (or stand him down/sack him), given he cannot have any contact with the club on such matters. LOL
Effectively the Sharks can't sign a new coach, but can't action Flanagan until NRL have terminated him. LOL
I wonder what the fans think of their CEO given he disclosed the cap breach to the NRL.
https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2018/12/19/club-statement/
Wed 19 Dec 2018, 02:06 PM
The Sharks offer the following response to the breach notice handed down by the NRL to the Club and the Notice of Intention to Cancel Registration imposed on NRL Head Coach Shane Flanagan.
While disappointed at the severity of the fine imposed, the Sharks accept full responsibility and are understanding of the breach after an overview was provided to CEO Barry Russell and Chairman Dino Mezzatesta earlier today.
The $800,000 fine is based on preliminary findings and
the Club will appeal the NRL's determination prior to the January 31 deadline.
The NRL has indicated the breach concerns former club officials and staff and there are no current staff, players or Board members implicated.
In relation to Shane Flanagan, the Sharks have offered immediate wellbeing support to Shane and his family and will continue to do so.
While having opportunity to appeal his breach, Shane cannot have any contact with the Club, nor the Club make contact with Shane, in regards to football matters during his appeal process.
In the interim, the Sharks are confident they have a committed playing group and the coaching structure in place to continue their preparations ahead of the 2019 season. A coaching structure will be discussed pending the outcome of Shane Flanagan's appeal process.
In relation to the fine imposed and the Club financial situation, significant progress has been made over recent weeks, shoring up our financial security, with the Sharks confident that they will navigate the current challenges.