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Anderson banned
by DEAN RITCHIE
October 13, 2003
Can't speak to Sharks players
Can't speak to Sharks coaching staff
Can't attend club training facilities
THE Cronulla coaching saga has become farcical with Chris Anderson being told he cannot talk with his players, his coaching staff or attend the club's training facilities at Loftus.
Cronulla's board made these stunning demands in a breach notice issued to Anderson on Friday.
The Sharks are manoeuvering to sack Anderson from the third year of his contract but the Kangaroo coach remains defiant and reiterated last night he would not stand down.
Anderson would not discuss the confidential details of the club's third breach notice but The Daily Telegraph understands he has been banned from speaking with Cronulla players until after a meeting with club directors.
That meeting will occur when Anderson returns from the Kangaroo tour of New Zealand, France and Great Britain in early December.
Sharks chairman Barry Pierce was reluctant to comment on why Anderson could not speak with his players.
"I'm not discussing the contents of the letter," Pierce said last night.
"When the players come back [to train] Chris will be on the Kangaroo tour.
"And when Chris comes back [from England] he'll be coming to see us."
The situation does open questions as to whether Anderson can legally speak with Cronulla's two Australian players Brett Kimmorley and Phil Bailey on the Kangaroo tour.
It is understood that if Anderson breaks the club's demands he may be in breach of his contract and face termination.
The club's players want the situation resolved and many believe the board should leave Anderson alone and allow him to coach.
Not allowing a coach to speak with his players or attend training is, according to the players themselves, ludicrous.
Anderson feels loyalty to his players and won't be pushed out a stance which is creating the current and unwanted stalemate.
"I'm fighting to stay there I won't be walking away," Anderson said last night.
"I'm excited about what's ahead for the Cronulla club.
"The club has great potential, we are only halfway through the rebuilding job.
"I haven't got a problem with anyone we just have to get things out in the open."
Former Cronulla winger and current Wallaby Mat Rogers claimed at the weekend that Anderson should stand down.
"It was a bit disappointing I always got on well with Mat," Anderson said.
Anderson leaves with the Kangaroos tomorrow and hopes the tension may ease during his absence.
Cronulla players are tiring of the drama and yesterday preferred not commenting to the media.
Sources indicate the club want Stuart Raper to coach Cronulla next season in place of Anderson.
by DEAN RITCHIE
October 13, 2003
Can't speak to Sharks players
Can't speak to Sharks coaching staff
Can't attend club training facilities
THE Cronulla coaching saga has become farcical with Chris Anderson being told he cannot talk with his players, his coaching staff or attend the club's training facilities at Loftus.
Cronulla's board made these stunning demands in a breach notice issued to Anderson on Friday.
The Sharks are manoeuvering to sack Anderson from the third year of his contract but the Kangaroo coach remains defiant and reiterated last night he would not stand down.
Anderson would not discuss the confidential details of the club's third breach notice but The Daily Telegraph understands he has been banned from speaking with Cronulla players until after a meeting with club directors.
That meeting will occur when Anderson returns from the Kangaroo tour of New Zealand, France and Great Britain in early December.
Sharks chairman Barry Pierce was reluctant to comment on why Anderson could not speak with his players.
"I'm not discussing the contents of the letter," Pierce said last night.
"When the players come back [to train] Chris will be on the Kangaroo tour.
"And when Chris comes back [from England] he'll be coming to see us."
The situation does open questions as to whether Anderson can legally speak with Cronulla's two Australian players Brett Kimmorley and Phil Bailey on the Kangaroo tour.
It is understood that if Anderson breaks the club's demands he may be in breach of his contract and face termination.
The club's players want the situation resolved and many believe the board should leave Anderson alone and allow him to coach.
Not allowing a coach to speak with his players or attend training is, according to the players themselves, ludicrous.
Anderson feels loyalty to his players and won't be pushed out a stance which is creating the current and unwanted stalemate.
"I'm fighting to stay there I won't be walking away," Anderson said last night.
"I'm excited about what's ahead for the Cronulla club.
"The club has great potential, we are only halfway through the rebuilding job.
"I haven't got a problem with anyone we just have to get things out in the open."
Former Cronulla winger and current Wallaby Mat Rogers claimed at the weekend that Anderson should stand down.
"It was a bit disappointing I always got on well with Mat," Anderson said.
Anderson leaves with the Kangaroos tomorrow and hopes the tension may ease during his absence.
Cronulla players are tiring of the drama and yesterday preferred not commenting to the media.
Sources indicate the club want Stuart Raper to coach Cronulla next season in place of Anderson.
