Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says it's the clubs not the NRL who should decide whether players back up from State of Origin and their stand-down proposal was disrespectful towards coaches.
The NRL and Rugby League Players' Association were reportedly in discussions over forcing players to be stood down in the round immediately after Origin.
That would mean Raiders and Queensland prop Josh Papalii wouldn't be allowed to play the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne on Sunday.