ACT Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan has been linked with a cross-code switch to the NRL as a potential replacement for Canterbury Bulldogs boss Todd Greenberg.
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Fairfax Media understands Fagan, who is off-contract with the Brumbies at the end of the year, has been sounded out about his interest in challenging for the Bulldogs role.
Greenberg admires Fagan as a sports administrator. Greenberg met with Fagan and Sydney FC boss Tony Pignata just days before announcing he would be leaving the Bulldogs to take a role with NRL management, although the meeting was not in relation to the Bulldogs role.
The Bulldogs haven't directly approached Fagan but it's understood an independent party with links with the club has gauged his interest.
The Bulldogs have sourced a recruitment company to aid the search for their next chief executive.
Fagan wouldn't comment on speculation other than to say his focus remained with the Brumbies.
''I'm concentrating on what is a really exciting time and season for the Brumbies; my focus is entirely on the 2013 season,'' Fagan said. ''That's where 100 per cent of my attention is right now.''
The Brumbies will have their regular board meeting on Wednesday night.
It is understood there have been preliminary discussions about whether Fagan would continue in the role, but negotiations are yet to begin with his contract finishing at the end of the year.
Fagan has overseen some of the biggest changes in the Brumbies' history since taking over as chief executive at the end of 2005.
He has been at the club since 2002.
He endured a lot of controversy to get ACT government approval for a $30 million 130-apartment complex to be built at the club's Griffith headquarters.
The Brumbies will also move into a new $15 million home at the University of Canberra by the start of next year.
After coach Andy Friend was sacked in 2011, Fagan helped recruit World Cup-winning mentor Jake White to be the leader of a Brumbies new generation.
White has since overhauled the rugby program and taken the team to the top of the Super Rugby ladder.
Greenberg will finish his role at the Bulldogs in July and begin as head of football at the NRL, acting as right-hand man to David Smith
To find his replacement, the Bulldogs have hired recruitment firm Sportspeople International to take up the search.
Bulldogs chairman Ray Dib was unavailable for comment but told Fairfax Media last month the club would not rush the appointment.
There were 230 applicants within the first three hours of advertising the position.
The recruiting company will recommend candidates to a subcommittee, which will then hand the final decision to the club's board.
Former Manly chief executive Grant Mayer has also been linked to the position as have former GWS Giants boss Dale Holmes and former Sydney FC leader Dirk Melton.
The Brumbies are having an outstanding Super Rugby season and lead the competition after 10 matches.
They will play the Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium on Sunday and are desperate to beat their arch rivals to keep their buffer at the top of the table.
It is hoped 20,000 fans will pack the stands after the Brumbies demolished the Western Force 41-7 at the weekend.