The NRL is taking a firm stance to prevent another Galvin signing saga, implementing stricter anti-tampering rules. These rules will significantly impact club officials and player agents, prohibiting them from making public or private remarks about contracted players' futures and banning clubs from shopping players to rivals without permission. The NRL will inform clubs and agents of these new responsibilities, with sanctions including fines and deregistrations for rule breaches. The rules aim to send a message to registered club officials and agents, especially those with media roles, to ensure fair play and transparency. This move comes after the messy mid-season transfer of Lachlan Galvin, highlighting the need for tighter regulations. The NRL wants to ensure that players are only allowed to negotiate with rival clubs after November 1, unless they have permission from their current club, as was the case with Payne Haas. The new rules will be enforced from December 1, and the NRL is determined to send a clear message to all involved parties.
