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Dunemann firms in Raiders coaching race
« on: August 27, 2013, 04:17:18 PM »
Raiders great Mal Meninga is expected arrive in Canberra this week to help the search for a new head coach.

And senior players have endorsed interim coach Andrew Dunemann as David Furner's long-term replacement after they were impressed by his display in a tumultuous first week in charge.

Meninga, Raiders chief executive Don Furner and board members David Thom and Dr Allan Hawke are part of a sub-committee charged with finding David Furner's replacement.

Furner's sacking as head coach and the continued drama surrounding wayward centre Blake Ferguson ensured Dunemann faced a baptism of fire.

Vice-captain Brett White said Dunemann's chances of assuming the role full-time were enhanced after he united the group before Sunday's 36-22 loss to Manly.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dunemann-firms-in-raiders-coaching-race-20130826-2smka.html#ixzz2d9D4NvjQ