Noad Seeks Closure

Bulldogs chief executive Malcolm Noad would like to see the Coffs Harbour issue dealt with as soon as possible so the club can get on with life.

The Bulldogs have been under police investigation for more than seven weeks following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Coffs Harbour hotel on February 22.

Police recently forwarded part of their brief of evidence to the Department of Police Prosecution, an indication they are close to finalising their investigation into the matter.

Noad, who officially started his new job on Tuesday, said he was keen for the issue to be finalised and was hopeful no player would be charged.

"My role, regardless of the outcome, is to make sure we never find ourselves in this position again," Noad said.

"It's important that an assessment one way or the other is made so we can all move on."

"That would take the pressure off everybody."

Noad's first official day on the job started memorably when he arrived at the club's Belmore offices at 6.45am and set off the alarm.

Thankfully his day improved from there.

Noad will continue his reparation of the club's image when he meets with the club's sponsors on Wednesday - a major step towards shoring up their support.

The Bulldogs have only lost one sponsor as a result of the alleged sexual assault and major sponsor Mitsubishi Electric remains firmly behind the club pending the outcome of the police investigation.

"It's just a meet and greet with the sponsors," he said.

"I think they're really important."