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Panthers want ‘compensation’ over Bulldogs’ Burton coup – Wide World of Sports
‘All the hard work has been done’
Panthers chief executive Brian Fletcher wants the NRL to consider some form of salary cap compensation for development-focussed clubs whose best prospects are poached by rivals following Matt Burton’s defection to Canterbury.
Burton signed with the Bulldogs on Wednesday on a two-year deal, with an option in his favour for a third season.
The gun five-eighth, 20, will at this stage join Canterbury in 2022, linking with former Penrith assistant Trent Barrett, who has become the Bulldogs’ head coach.
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