The NRL is reportedly set to introduce a gag order for club officials in a bid to clean up the messy November 1 anti-tampering deadline system. <\/p>\n
The Daily Telegraph<\/a> reports the new anti-tampering rules have been backed by the players\u2019 union as the NRL aims to stop speculation around players who are not in the final year of their deals and therefore cannot negotiate with rival clubs.<\/p>\n The NRL wants to stop club officials from publicly courting players before the November 1 deadline in the wake of Lachlan Galvin\u2019s messy exit from the Tigers to join the Bulldogs in 2025.<\/p>\n Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | 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 Bulldogs boss Phil Gould was criticised for praising Galvin publicly in his role as a commentator, which potentially helped convince the playmaker to consider joining the club. <\/p>\n Under the new rules, club officials who publicly court players open themselves up to being reviewed by the NRL and could face sanctions. <\/p>\n Potential penalties for breaking the new anti-tampering rules may include fines, salary cap sanctions and deregistration.<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n NOV 1 LIVE: All the latest NRL player movement as the November 1 deadline passes <\/a><\/p>\n CHARGED: Former Panthers star arrested by police over alleged $140k crypto theft<\/a><\/p>\n