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Australian Rugby League Commission introduces foul play as part of new system permitting 18th player

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has taken on board feedback from all 16 NRL clubs and the Rugby League Players Association before finalising its decision to introduce an 18th player to matchday squads.
Key points:
- The ARLC was under pressure to introduce an 18th player for foul play
- The commission originally said clubs had to select an emerging player, but this has since been scrapped
- The new rule will be introduced this week for round five
The extra player can be called upon after three players have failed a head injury assessment (HIA) or when a player suffers a match-ending injury due to foul play.
The 18th player will no longer have to be an emerging player, but must be part of the 21-man squad and available for…
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