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Parramatta Leagues Club board sacked, administrator appointed

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...c/news-story/fe35f29b4898555fb7dfc9dfc1c8c87d

EELS HEADHUNT

WINNING starts in the front office. Or so the old saying goes. And it appears Parramatta is listening as the besieged club has made a secret approach to Cowboys football boss Peter Parr. The premiership-winning administrator is at the top of the Eels list when it comes to the vacant head of football role, which has been advertised. Former Bulldog Graeme Hughes has spoken to coach Brad Arthur about the role.
Graeme Hughes is an interesting choice. Not sure he has the credentials but he is no dummy.
 

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Graeme Hughes is an interesting choice. Not sure he has the credentials but he is no dummy.

He's tried to get the gig before.

OCTOBER 14 2012

Hughes link adds spice to Bulldogs-Eels rivalry

  • Adrian Proszenko

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Favourite … Graeme Hughes could move to the Eels. Photo: Steve Christo

GRAEME HUGHES, whose surname is synonymous with Canterbury, has emerged as a shock contender to head up football operations at arch-rivals Parramatta.

The Sun-Herald can reveal the Eels are looking for a football manager to assist chief executive Bob Bentley and that Hughes has emerged as the frontrunner. It is understood Graham Lowe is another contender for the post.

The Hughes clan has a long association with the Bulldogs. Graeme played alongside brother Garry and Mark in the premiership-winning side of 1980 when it was known as ''The Family Club''.

The Hugheses established a unique record at the Bulldogs over two generations, with six members appearing in first-grade grand finals. Graeme played 127 games between 1974 and 1982 while juggling a first-class cricketing career for NSW.

Garry's sons Glenn, Steven and Corey continued the legacy with impressive careers of their own.

The biggest rival during the ''Entertainers'' period was Parramatta, with the two regular combatants in finals, but this latest move could result in one of their own defecting to the Eels. Attempts to contact Hughes, now a broadcaster with radio station 2SM, were unsuccessful.

''We advertised the position and we're interviewing candidates at the moment,'' Bentley said.

''We haven't finalised any shortlisting as yet and are going through the stages of the process.''

The Hughes family had a spectacular fallout with the club they bled for over the sacking of Garry as football manager during the Coffs Harbour scandal in 2004. He reached an out-of-court settlement for wrongful dismissal and the family members later handed back their life memberships.

Bentley, who is the CEO of the leagues and football clubs, has previously spoken of the need for support in the football side of the business. The addition of Hughes to a coaching team headed by Ricky Stuart could provide the football acumen some critics say has sorely been missing.

Another high-profile candidate is Lowe, who has had a lifelong association with league on both sides of the Tasman. It is believed he is keen to be involved in the NRL and is interested in assisting the wooden spooners.

Meanwhile, Eels officials recently reached a new agreement with the Parramatta Stadium Trust that will ensure the majority of home games will be played at the ground for the next five years.

In an intriguing twist, 2SM has joined forces with 2UE in a bid to wrest the NRL radio rights from current holders 2GB. The radio rights were on the agenda at Friday's ARL Commission conference in Townsville, with a decision imminent.

There has been speculation that Hughes could join Channel Nine's Andrew Voss as a commentator should the consortium be successful. The joint bid has the appeal of broadening the regional reach.

And the Vikings Club, owned by the Parramatta Leagues Club, will not have to shut down after officials found a buyer for the business. It is understood the new owner is prepared to shell out $2.5 million on renovations and refurbishments alone.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...els-rivalry-20121013-27jl2.html#ixzz29DORerGs
 

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Dedicated 2SM listeners can correct me if I'm wrong, but Hughes hates on us every time I've listen to him and his mate Tunks.

Well trunks is a complete f**kwitt who's only knowledge of the game these days is that he knows the names of a few NYC players..
As for Hughes, he's been dirty at the club big time since sharp reneged on an interview about 4 or 5 months back.. The dopey merkin promised an interview than turns his phone off at the time he promised to go on.. Than didn't even apologies for a the inconceivance.
 

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Well trunks is a complete f**kwitt who's only knowledge of the game these days is that he knows the names of a few NYC players..
As for Hughes, he's been dirty at the club big time since sharp reneged on an interview about 4 or 5 months back.. The dopey merkin promised an interview than turns his phone off at the time he promised to go on.. Than didn't even apologies for a the inconceivance.

Tunks very poor attempts at humour are used to cover his incredible lack of knowledge. The guy is a no talent A Grade goose.
I dont mind Hughes actually. His brother is also a white hot scout I believe.
My favourite is Papworth. Seems to say what Im thinking and often asks the questions I would ask. Im a big fan of Pappy.
 

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Tunks was an overrated fat piece of shit as well, made to look much better than he really was in a white hot dogs pack.
 
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Well trunks is a complete f**kwitt who's only knowledge of the game these days is that he knows the names of a few NYC players..
As for Hughes, he's been dirty at the club big time since sharp reneged on an interview about 4 or 5 months back.. The dopey merkin promised an interview than turns his phone off at the time he promised to go on.. Than didn't even apologies for a the inconceivance.

Sharpe was probably expecting someone to ring asking him about why their new bathroom had water seeping from behind the vanity unit. Or something like that.
 

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http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...tried-to-shake-things-up-20160820-gqx7od.html

Moss on Parramatta shortlist

Parramatta have begun interviewing candidates for the vacant chief executive and footy manager positions. Cronulla's Phil Moss, who has previously worked at the blue and golds, is on the shortlist for the latter role. The Eels are also keen on North Queensland's Peter Parr, although we're hearing Brisbane have also made discreet inquiries about his services.
 

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