Hook says talk hot air

PENRITH coach Anthony Griffin insists there was nothing extraordinary about the NRL club’s mid-season review and is mystified why speculation continues to surround his future.

Griffin’s position at the Panthers was again questioned ahead of tonight’s clash with the Warriors, after reports this week suggested his role was the subject of a mid-season review.

Penrith are adamant that review was pre-scheduled and took place while players were away for the representative round – a stance Griffin maintained yesterday.

“It’s something we do every year on the bye and get all the staff together like any club would,” he said.

Griffin helped complete the review, understood to have ranged from medical staff to lower-grade performances.