'Blight on the game': Raiders coach drawn into 'ugly' contract saga engulfing NRL

Caden Helmers

NRL considers free agency overhaul after contract disputes, but system remains unchanged despite concerns.

The Canberra Times

A trio of contract bombshells has forced the NRL to consider a drastic overhaul of its free agency system, but one coach fears the "ugly look for our game" will never change.

The NRL news cycle has been dominated by player negotiations, million-dollar deals and has promoted a renewed push for a transfer window or trade period to avoid similar distractions in the future.

But despite Ricky Stuart joining Immortal Andrew Johns and Wayne Bennett in voicing concerns for players and fans, the system is set to remain as is despite the Dylan Brown, Daly Cherry-Evans and Lachlan Galvin drama.

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