IVAN Cleary has responded to rumours linking him to the head coaching role at St George Illawarra next season.

Meanwhile, the latest on the playing future of Brisbane backrower Matt Gillett and an injury update on North Queensland’s Matt Scott.

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CLEARY ON DRAGONS RUMOURS

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Ivan Cleary is still waiting for a coaching opportunity to present itself at an NRL club, saying he’d love to take on a coaching role again.

The 45-year-old former Penrith and Warriors mentor has been heavily linked to St George Illawarra of late, with fans calling for current coach Paul McGregor to be sacked.

When asked on NRL Tonight if he was headed to the Red V in 2017, Cleary replied: “Look, I’ve been saying all along I’m keen to get back into the coaching ranks.

“Obviously there’s got to be an opportunity come up or a vacancy and to my knowledge at this point there isn’t any.

“I’ll just sit back, as I said I’m very keen and if an opportunity comes up then of course I’d love to look at it.”

Ivan Cleary wants to return to coaching. Source: News Corp Australia

And when asked if he’d consider returning to the Warriors if they decided to axe Andrew McFadden, he said: “I would look at any opportunity that may come up, yes.

“There’s reviews to be done and I’m sure all clubs will go through their due process and work out what’s best for them.”

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GILLETT TO RE-SIGN

Brisbane forward Matt Gillett is set to sign a new deal with the Broncos.

Gillett’s future beyond 2016 has been up in the air. But in good news for Broncos fans, he’s about to put pen to paper on a new contract.

“I can tell you Matt Gillett, their key back-rower, the Queensland enforcer, he will sign a multi-year deal with the Broncos that’s worth in excess of $2 million,” The Courier-Mail’s Peter Badel told NRL Tonight.

“This is outstanding news for the Broncos.

“There’s been a bit of concern about him being off contract for the months during the regular season but he will sign a new deal during the finals and shun deals from the Warriors and the Titans.

“Also, I’m expecting to hear a sponsorship announcement in the next 24 to 48 hours for the club so good news all around.”

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COWBOY’S SCOTT INJURY UPDATE

North Queensland assistant coach David Furner says the Cowboys are hopeful co-captain Matt Scott should be right to play against Melbourne on Saturday night.

Scott missed last week’s game due to a broken finger and he’s also been battling with a bulging disc in his back.

“He didn’t run today, but he’s been named,” Furner told NRL 360.

“We’re hoping he’ll get through. We’ve got a training session tomorrow and then on Friday so get through that and hopefully see Matty on the field.

“As I said, he didn’t train today but it’s looking that he should be a starter on Saturday night.”

BENJI: STICK WITH BMOZ AT FULLBACK

Outgoing St George Illawarra half Benji Marshall believes Canterbury should stick with Brett Morris at fullback.

Morris takes over the custodian role from Will Hopoate who is unavailable for selection on Sundays due to religious beliefs.

The Bulldogs play against Penrith this weekend and Hopoate without Hopoate, while he and the club are yet to make a call on what will happen should they make the Grand Final, also played on the day of rest.

“My opinion of (Morris) is he needs to get his hands on the ball as much as possible,” Marshall told NRL 360.

“With the issue of Hoppa not being available for Sundays, in your team your spine is your most important part to control.

“If they have no Hoppa for the grand final they need to have Brett Morris there playing as much as possible.”

RAIDERS BRACE FOR RECORD CROWD

Over 26,000 fans are expected to pack GIO Stadium in what could be a venue record on Saturday for Canberra’s week one finals clash with Cronulla.

“We certainly intend to do everything we can to make sure that every Raiders fan that can possibly fit into Canberra Stadium will see the game live,” ACT chief minister Andrew Barr told The Canberra Times.

“It’s one of the most significant sporting events we’ve seen in the city in recent times. We’re a chance of a new ground record and that would add to a fantastic sporting year for Canberra.”

ORIGIN REVIVES MOYLAN’S FORM

Penrith fullback Matt Moylan has been on fire of late and he believes his stint playing for NSW in this year’s Origin series is the catalyst behind that.

Matt Moylan in action for the Panthers. Picture: Mark Evans Source: News Corp Australia

“I think it’s given me a lot of confidence back,” Moylan told Fairfax Media.

“Coming back from that injury, there were times where I was second guessing myself with some things. There were occasions that it did affect me.

“But going to Origin and playing at that higher level, I think I’ve rediscovered my confidence at the back-end of the year.”

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