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Geoff Toovey out of the race to become the Warriors coach

July 27, 2020
Manly coach Geoff Toovey talks to media after the NRL Rugby League, Warriors v Sea Eagles at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. 25 July 2015. Copyright Photo: Fiona Goodall / www.photosport.nz

Geoff Toovey during his tenure as Manly coach. (Source: Photosport)

Former Manly coach Geoff Toovey has been ruled out of the race for the Warriors top job after being told he “did not meet the criteria” for the head coach role.

1 NEWS understands Warriors CEO Cameron George informed Toovey that he was no longer in the running for the job.

Despite taking the Sea Eagles to a grand final in 2013, Toovey’s previous credentials don’t seem to be enough to impress the Warriors top brass, with the Manly great unable to secure an interview for the role.

The Warriors thanked him for his interest.

Many high profile names have been linked to the role including the likes of Wayne Bennett, who said he wasn’t interested despite the Warriors' interest in him.

Others touted for the role are brothers Ben and Shane Walker, who currently coach the Ipswich Jets.

Interim coach Todd Payten is also a contender for the position.

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