The NRL permits players to contest market valuations, possibly aiding Hudson Young's move to the PNG Chiefs amidst salary cap issues.
The NRL will allow players to challenge their assessed market value in exceptional circumstances, potentially opening the door for Hudson Young's proposed move to the PNG Chiefs.
The development comes after the salary cap auditor rejected a reported $900,000-a-season offer from the incoming Papua New Guinea franchise for the Canberra Raiders forward, with the amount deemed to be below his assessed market value.
Young's valuation was initially set at $1.1 million before being reduced to $1 million, creating complications for the Chiefs as they attempt to assemble their inaugural roster ahead of entering the competition in 2028.
However, the NRL's latest position could allow Young to challenge his current assessment, with his season-ending Achilles injury potentially providing grounds for a reduction that would bring him closer to the Chiefs' original offer.