Wests Tigers commercial operations general manager favourite to take over from Todd Greenberg as Bulldogs CEO Grant Mayer is an early favourite to take over from Todd Greenberg at the Bulldogs. THE season from hell continues for the Bulldogs. Chief executive Todd Greenberg's sudden departure yesterday to the NRL's senior management team has stunned the club, which is attempting to overcome one of its toughest seasons in 78 years. Canterbury will begin advertising for Greenberg's replacement today. The early favourite is former Manly CEO and current Tigers commercial operations general manager Grant Mayer. Greenberg will officially leave Canterbury in three months, having presided over a troubled few months that have included: BEN Barba's much-publicised issues; THE Bad Monday incident in which players abused a female reporter; ONE win from six games this season; RUMOURS about in-fighting, which have been denied; and THE modest form of highly paid recruit Tony Williams. "The tough hang in there and fight on," Canterbury legend Steve Mortimer said. I am sorry to see Todd go and disappointed but he will be a great asset for (NRL CEO) Dave Smith. Mayer and Hasler worked together at Manly and are known to get on well. "It's way too early to speculate," Mayer said. I haven't been approached. I did have 6 1/2 years at the Bulldogs (in marketing) and three seasons under Des at Manly. Greenberg told his staff of his exit yesterday morning. "My 5 1/2 years at the Bulldogs have been a wonderful journey," he said. When I took the role on we were in a big hole. It was difficult and I have been the public face of the club in that time. I addressed all of the team this morning and my own staff and it was difficult. There are a lot of good friends there. Bulldogs chairman Ray Dib is "disappointed" to be losing Greenberg. "Naturally we're disappointed to see Todd leave but he has a great opportunity and we take comfort in the legacy he will leave," Dib said.