NRL NRL 2025 General Recruitment Thread

[wizard of Tauranga]

No case law to support that theory so would need a bright Lawyer to set precedent.

Yes, but it would be up to an individual player to sue the NRL and prove that the NRL’s decision was wrong — effectively forcing a player to set the precedent. The NRL can set its policy knowing it’s highly unlikely to be challenged.

With the rule made clear in advance, the high cost of setting a legal precedent, and the reputational damage a player would face - being portrayed as someone who chased the R360 money and is now trying to return - it’s unlikely any player would challenge the policy.

Even if a player did take the NRL to court and had a strong case, the NRL could simply argue that the player is no longer of NRL standard due to time out of the game and the different skill set. That would reduce potential damages, creating an even greater barrier to legal action.

 

[Noitall]

TITANS EYE PANTHER

The Titans are keeping an eye on fringe Penrith back Jesse McLean.

McLean, brother of Panthers gun Casey, has been unable to secure a permanent spot in Penrith’s top NRL team.

The 20-year-old has only managed four NRL games across the past three seasons, but the Titans believe he is talented enough to play consistent first grade.

McLean is contracted to Penrith until 2028 but could seek an early release if he finds an opportunity to feature in the NRL regularly

 

[MrFrankWhite]

I think the ban is justified and would stand up to legal scrutiny in that R360 is unsanctioned.

Ahh the old "two wrongs make a right" legal maxim

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Yes, but it would be up to an individual player to sue the NRL and prove that the NRL’s decision was wrong — effectively forcing a player to set the precedent. The NRL can set its policy knowing it’s highly unlikely to be challenged.

Most likely the NRLPA takes the case and

With the rule made clear in advance, the high cost of setting a legal precedent, and the reputational damage a player would face - being portrayed as someone who chased the R360 money and is now trying to return - it’s unlikely any player would challenge the policy.

See above

Even if a player did take the NRL to court and had a strong case, the NRL could simply argue that the player is no longer of NRL standard due to time out of the game and the different skill set. That would reduce potential damages, creating an even greater barrier to legal action.

Null and void on as the ban applies to even negotiating with R360. Plus with that logic the NRL could unilaterally ban all players over a certain age.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Most likely the NRLPA takes the case and

See above

Null and void on as the ban applies to even negotiating with R360. Plus with that logic the NRL could unilaterally ban all players over a certain age.

The Rugby League Players Associating suing the NRL to allow players to not play rugby league?

Isn’t that ironic!