Bears coach Mal Meninga reaffirms commitment amid internal tensions, with key discussions on management relationships scheduled in Perth.
Bears coach Mal Meninga insists his commitment to the club remains unwavering as key figures from North Sydney fly into Perth in a bid to resolve simmering tension within the organisation that threatens to undermine their entry to the competition.
Reports emerged this week of concerns over the relationship between chief executive Anthony De Ceglie and general manager of football David Sharpe, which is expected to be discussed at a board meeting in Perth on Friday.
Sharpe is a close ally of Meninga, the pair having a relationship that stems back to Meninga's coaching days in Canberra. He was one of two key officials that Meninga hoped would be part of his team in Perth - the other was recruitment chief Ezra Howe.
Howe's hopes of joining the Bears were scuppered when his time at the Gold Coast Titans came to a contentious end. Meninga got his way with Sharpe but it is understood his position will be discussed on Friday given the tension within the organisation.
It is understood issues with Sharpe stretch beyond Perth - elements of the North Sydney side of the club are understood to have been alienated by his demeanour and harbour concerns over his handling of the club's formation.