Kearney: No drama with George

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney says there are no issues between himself and chief executive Cameron George, insisting they are “150 per cent” on the same page as the club looks to end a disappointing campaign on a high. The pair were in the headlines during the lead-up to last week’s loss to the Sharks after George questioned the effort of certain players in a radio interview and suggested he may consider moving some on following a review. That prompted a response from Kearney, who was in camp in Sydney at the time, to leave public comments on football matters to him. The coach relayed that message to George last week and any differences between the two have been ironed out, with Kearney saying they both want what’s best for the club.

“I understand where Cam’s coming from. The one thing I love about Cameron is he’s very passionate about our footy club and he wants our footy club to improve and be better and play semifinal footy,” Kearney said.

“I didn’t hear all of the interview so I won’t comment on that but what I will say is that it’s been put to bed. It’s all sorted.”

While he regretted the comments playing out in the media, Kearney said the pair enjoy a robust working relationship which is based on openness and honesty. “Cameron tells it how it is sometimes and that’s the way we both operate,” he added.

“We’ve got on well, it’s a mutual respect for each other’s passion and what we want for our footy club. “We’ve moved on, there’s no drama and we focus on what’s important this week.”

That focus has centred on fixing the team’s brittle defence and battered confidence ahead of Friday’s home clash against South Sydney after a dismal month that has seen the Warriors’ finals hopes disappear.