Ethan Sanders is playing for his future, all while being unable to do anything to secure it.
One of the most promising young halfbacks in the game, Sanders appears to be an unintended consequence of a recent change to the contracting system. Contracted to Parramatta until the end of the year, the Eels have opted not to offer him a new contract to date.
Nor have they granted him a request to leave early or negotiate with other clubs, despite being stuck behind superstars Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown.
At the same time, Canberra, short on halves depth, have been trying to secure his services as soon as possible. However, under the new rules...
