Flanagan set to sign new deal at Cronulla -

Sharks coach rewarded after good start to rebuild.

September 17, 2018 - 1:36 pm

The rebuilding job of Sharks coach Shane Flanagan appears set to earn him a contract extension.

According to NRL.com, a new two or potentially even three year extension is being finalised between Cronulla and Flanagan’s manager Wayne Beavis.

The move comes as Cronulla tries to eliminate Flanagan from conversations regarding other head coaching jobs, with many appearing to be up for grabs after the 2019 season.

Flanagan is one of the many coaches coming out of contract next season, names which include Brad Arthur, Dean Pay, Anthony Seibold and Paul McGregor.

Elsewhere, Penrith’s attempts to lure West Tigers’ coach Ivan Cleary and Wayne Bennett potentially seeking a move from Brisbane could see a changing landscape in the coaching ranks within the competition.

The move to keep Flanagan appears to also be a maneuver to keep Flanagan’s son Kyle who can being negotiations for the 2020 season from November 1.

“I want to stay at the club, there’s no question about that,” Flanagan told Sky Sports Radio on Sunday morning.

“We’re in a really good position. Our second grade [Intrust Super Premiership feeder side Newtown Jets] made it through to the grand final yesterday and our 20s are playing in a grand final qualifier today.

“So the club’s in really good shape. I want to be there for a couple more years, we’ve laid the foundations and I see some good times ahead.”

Cronulla faces the Melbourne Storm in a 2016 Grand Final rematch in the preliminary final this Friday night.

"Brent Read came in saying all was fair game, Riccio said V'Landys has made it clear whose side he is on. It is poor, they should be nutural and say "It's between two clubs and how it should be"."

"Agree, I think Richie and Samrani are our backup wing/centres going forward with Araz Nanva, Mohammed Alameddine next in line. The ran well in that 2nd half and were constantly punching through."

Replies

Enforcer Eel September 17, 2018 at 3:52pm

Its a complicated world
FP Slasher September 17, 2018 at 4:04pm

Sure is. Should put an end to the rumours he and his son are Parra bound in 2020
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 17, 2018 at 4:47pm

John Cartwright come on.down !
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 17, 2018 at 4:48pm

Typical Bernie Gurr. A missed opportunity
MontoEel September 17, 2018 at 5:37pm

Go B.A. !
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER September 17, 2018 at 5:46pm

Michael Ennis we need you bring jason taylor with you and if you want bring wayne Bennett to lead you both to show you the ropes
Shawn peters September 17, 2018 at 6:01pm

Oh ok sorry I don’t like it
Alan Hunt September 17, 2018 at 6:43pm

Don't worry Bushy will probably sign a 3 year extension next year because no decent coach will come near the joint.
Steel be with you September 17, 2018 at 7:04pm

If I was Shane Flanagan I would not want to leave. He would have to be a complete nutter to want to leave a successful club and head to a basket case like.