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Panthers part ways with coach Griffin four weeks out from finals
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/08/06...h-anthony-griffin-four-weeks-out-from-finals/
Michael Chammas Chief Reporter
Mon 6 Aug 2018, 04:04 PM
The Penrith Panthers are expected to part ways with coach Anthony Griffin just four weeks out from the finals.
The Panthers notified Griffin on Monday afternoon that his services would not be required beyond the end of this season despite being contracted until the end of 2020.
NRL.com understands there is a possibility Griffin could walk as early as this week, leaving assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo as the caretaker for the rest of the season.
It's understood Penrith have made the decision to part ways with Griffin because of a belief he is unable to take the club to a premiership.
The Panthers have won their past two matches, coming from behind to topple Manly and Canberra over the past fortnight.
However, it has done little to disguise the issues that have been brewing over the past couple of months at the club, with the board stepping in on Monday to bring it to a head.
Ciraldo is understood to be close to star Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary and could play a leading role in helping to keep him at the club beyond 2019.
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/08/06...h-anthony-griffin-four-weeks-out-from-finals/
Michael Chammas Chief Reporter
Mon 6 Aug 2018, 04:04 PM
The Penrith Panthers are expected to part ways with coach Anthony Griffin just four weeks out from the finals.
The Panthers notified Griffin on Monday afternoon that his services would not be required beyond the end of this season despite being contracted until the end of 2020.
NRL.com understands there is a possibility Griffin could walk as early as this week, leaving assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo as the caretaker for the rest of the season.
It's understood Penrith have made the decision to part ways with Griffin because of a belief he is unable to take the club to a premiership.
The Panthers have won their past two matches, coming from behind to topple Manly and Canberra over the past fortnight.
However, it has done little to disguise the issues that have been brewing over the past couple of months at the club, with the board stepping in on Monday to bring it to a head.
Ciraldo is understood to be close to star Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary and could play a leading role in helping to keep him at the club beyond 2019.
