ARL Commission boss Peter V\u2019landys has stood by his strong comments condemning R360, believing NRL players considering a code switch are being \u201chung out to dry\u201d by the rebel union league. <\/p>\n
In the past fortnight, two NRL stars in Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax have been granted immediate releases by the Storm and Eels respectively. While the plans of those players aren\u2019t yet confirmed, it is believed both have requested releases to link up with R360.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Code Sports, <\/a>V\u2019landys says players thinking of following the likes of Papenhuyzen and Lomax should tread carefully.<\/p>\n Watch The Ashes 2025\/26 LIVE and ad-break free during play with FOX CRICKET on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n \u201cI just feel very sorry for the players \u2026 They are being hung out to dry,\u201d V\u2019landys said.<\/p>\n \u201cI have nothing against the players. They are being used as guinea pigs. I hope they get their money upfront and bank guarantees.<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone can make promises. Can they deliver them? I feel sorry for Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen.<\/p>\n \u201cWhere is the duty of care? Who has done that for them? Where is the due diligence? I stand by what I said \u2013 it\u2019s out of a Cornflakes box.\u201d<\/p>\n V\u2019landys said weeks ago that the NRL will slap those players who break contract and defect to R360 with ten-year bans.<\/p>\n He hinted that the NRL will make good on that warning. <\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n BOMBSHELL: Eels\u2019 plunge for Test enforcer as huge risk shapes roster after Lomax<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 PREDICTIONS REVISITED: Cleary call we bombed; stunner few saw coming<\/a><\/p>\n