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NRL rule changes opens door to ‘mad signing frenzy’ – NEWS.com.au
NRL rule changes opens door to ‘mad signing frenzy’
NRL players will be able to switch teams as late as August 1 in a rule change that opens the door to a late-season recruitment frenzy. It was reported Tuesday, the NRL has scrapped the June 30 transfer deadline, pushing it back towards the finals series.
The switch would allow off-contract stars to move to new clubs as late as Round 20 this season.
NRL commentators said on Tuesday the new rule allows star players to find new clubs just 10 weeks before the grand final – giving high-flying clubs an…
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