CANBERRA halfback Todd Carney's immediate future is expected to be resolved on Monday after his manager, David Riolo, yesterday contacted the Raiders to seek clarification about elements of the club's proposal to discipline the star player.

After Carney's latest off-field indiscretion, the club's board voted to penalise him on five fronts - including standing him down from playing for the rest of the season - and he was originally give until yesterday to accept the proposal or face being sacked.

But the club released a statement late yesterday, in which chief executive Don Furner said: "Todd's manager, David Riolo, has sent through a response in regards to the club's proposal, and out of good faith the board has agreed to look at this response before a final decision is made on Todd's future.

"After the match against the Broncos the board will discuss the response, and will aim to make a decision on Monday."

Canberra are playing Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow, and many of the board members are already up there for the match, which prevented the club from being able to consider Carney's response yesterday.

Riolo is querying specifics of the disciplinary guidelines, which also include a fine, believed to be $20,000; directions to undertake community work; a return to counselling and an alcohol ban for the duration of Carney's contract, which runs until the end of 2010.

"I've sought clarification on a number of issues to do with the proposal and the process the board went through in coming up with the proposal," Riolo said yesterday. "We haven't rejected the proposal, but we haven't accepted it in its current form."

Carney is in trouble for allegedly urinating on the head of a fellow nightclub patron during a drinking session following Canberra's home win over Sydney Roosters on July 20.

The Herald understands yesterday's development does not mean Carney is any chance of being allowed to play again this year. Canberra's proposal to Carney was of the "take it or leave it" nature if he wanted to remain at the club.

Riolo said Carney would love to get back on the field, but that it was an issue for the club.

Canberra played without Carney last weekend, but still managed to flog Gold Coast 46-4 to move into the top eight. Marc Herbert was the halfback for that game and remains in the side for the game against the Broncos.

Meanwhile, South Sydney yesterday released utility Dean Widders from the final year of his contract with the club, clearing the way for him to take up a three-year deal with English club Castleford, starting next season.

There was also a development on the management front for the Rabbitohs, with John Lang appointed football manager. The former premiership-winning coach with Penrith has been working with the club on a consultancy basis for several months.

"I'm really enjoying working with the young people here at Souths, and there is a good energy about the place," Lang said. "I feel I have something to offer, and I'm looking forward to playing my part in the continuing rise of the club."