NRL news 2023 | St George Illawarra Dragons sack Anthony Griffin, appoint Ryan
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Embattled Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has been sacked, effective immediately.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb confirmed the news in a statement released Tuesday morning.
“These decisions are never taken lightly and on behalf of the club I want to thank Anthony for all his hard work during his time at the Dragons,” Webb said.
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“Unfortunately our performances over the first 10 games of this season have not met the club’s expectations so it was decided he should finish up his duties this week.”
Griffin’s future at the club has been under the microscope for much of the past 12 months due to poor results.
After finishing 10th on the ladder last season, the Dragons languish in 16th at the time of his sacking, above only the Tigers on for and against.
Assistant Ryan Carr will take over as interim coach.
Earlier Tuesday morning, Griffin was spotted leaving training at WIN Stadium in Wollongong not long after arriving.
Former Dragons player and current Roosters assistant Jason Ryles is favourite to take the reins at Kogarah.
Although contracted at Bondi until the end of 2024, it’s understood the Roosters would not block Ryles’ departure for a head coaching role.
Coincidentally, the Dragons will take on the Roosters at WIN Stadium on Friday night.
Also in the Dragons’ sights is 2010 premiership player Ben Hornby.
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