Warriors chief executive Cameron George was shocked by the timing of NRL boss Todd Greenberg's departure but doesn't believe it will delay the club's attempts to rejoin the competition.
Greenberg resigned last night, with chief commercial officer Andrew Abdo becoming interim chief executive and ARL Commission chairman PeterV'landys expected to have an even more prominent role.
George said he would be on the phone today working out who he now deals with.
"There's been a lot of rumour and innuendo in recent days and weeks which is not good for anyone," George told NZME.
"But I didn't see it (Greenberg's resignation) coming this soon. We worked really well with Todd, he was always supportive. He had a very difficult job."
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With the resignation news still fresh, George wasn't sure how it would change anything.
"We were heavily in discussion with the NRL and particularly Todd over the last few days. I'll make a few phone calls and find the right person to talk, to pick up the pieces and move on. I'm not sure who I am going to ring.
"It is a very critical time for us. There is no time to waste. We need to know - players are making pretty big decisions."
George also described V'landys as an "exceptional leader".
The Warriors have an application before the Australian government and border security seeking access into the country. They're also seeking answers and solutions to issues such as where the team would be based, players' pay and family access.
When asked if he thought Greenberg's departure would cause any delays on those issues, George said: "I wouldn't have thought so. This is a very critical phase in getting the competition back running. There were other voices (than Greenberg's) already involved."
The NRL is due to hold more talks with broadcasters today, and tomorrow meets the NSW government about a safe return to playing action.
