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Embattled Cronulla coach Chris Anderson yesterday insisted he wanted to stay at the club - for the sake of the players.
It is understood the Sharks' directors last night drafted a third and final breach notice to be sent to Anderson this week.
It is believed the warning letter relates to comments he allegedly made to Cronulla general manager Steve Rogers and president Barry Pierce over the club's decision to sack his son, Jarrad, from the playing roster.
Under NSW Industrial Relations Law, Anderson now has the right to put forward a case why the breach notice should be withdrawn.
Because he is leaving for New Zealand next Tuesday with the Kangaroos, who then have just a day back in the country before departing for their tour of Britain, Anderson is likely to be given until December to reply.
But the move formally sets in motion attempts by the club to sack him without paying out the remainder of his contract, which contains a clause automatically entitling him to a two-year extension if the Sharks make the top eight next season.
To avoid a potential court case, it is expected he will be offered a settlement, but Anderson said he planned to resist attempts to drive him from the club because of loyalty to the new players joining the Sharks next season and those he had blooded in first grade this year.
"I'd like to stay here and finish the job with the players. That's my main concern," Anderson said. "We introduced 15 new players to first grade this year, and the club has made some good signings [Nigel Vagana, Andrew Lomu, Michael Russo and Nathan Merritt] for next season. I don't want to leave them in a situation like this."
