NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller’s appointment to the ARLC has been praised by some, but also raises eyebrows

The mooted appointment of the NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller, to the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has been touted as “a coup” in some quarters but described as a conflict of interest in others.

The Commissioner himself says any conflict is “for somebody else to judge” and “it’s a little bit of a storm in a teacup”, but says he is well qualified for the job.

He told the Sydney Morning Herald: “I’m an expert in employment, people management, brand management and setting behavioural expectations”.

He clearly has the support of rugby league’s big end of town.

ARLC Chairman Peter V’Landys made the initial approach while NRL commentator and game influencer Phil Gould has credited the Commissioner with “virtually saving the NRL…