IT'S WRIGLEY THE RED
South Sydney assistant coach Kurt Wrigley is unlikely to be part of the club's off-field staff under Michael Maguire next season, with the former Cronulla, St George and Adelaide utility tipped to take charge of Salford Reds. The Reds coaching job has been the subject of controversy all season, with former Rabbitohs boss Shaun McRae on sick leave since February and his deputy, Malcolm Alker, in dispute with the Manchester club after being suspended and ordered to stay away from training two weeks ago by football director Steve Simms. UK sources have told Sin Bin that Wrigley is set to be the club's next coach after Simms was unable to persuade Ian Millward to take the job. Meanwhile, Matthew Johns will consider an approach from Maguire to join Souths coaching staff next season but whether he does could depend on whether Wayne Bennett wants him to continue at the Knights. Dragons assistant Adrian Lam will speak to club officials about his future in coming weeks and could be a contender for the Wigan job.