Code Sports reported<\/a> on Monday that prominent rugby league journalist Michael Chammas is tipped to accept the key role as the Chiefs prepare to enter the competition in 2028.<\/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 Chammas will be able to lean on the valuable knowledge of Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League Director Lorna McPherson after she was appointed to the role of CEO last month.<\/p>\n McPherson has been based in Papua New Guinea for over 16 years and boasts extensive experience growing the sport in PNG, having overseen the development of the nation\u2019s premier rugby league competition as well as the establishment of an elite women\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n The Chiefs are set to enter the NRL in 2028 and while they are yet to sign a player or coach, Code Sports reported that the dream target would be Panthers coach Ivan Cleary while son Nathan is also on their wish list.<\/p>\n On one hand, Chammas is a shock pick for the crucial role. On the other, such a move was floated months ago.<\/p>\n Last November, Andrew Webster reported in The Australian<\/a> that ARLC chairman Peter V\u2019landys had earmarked the gun newsbreaker for a prominent role at the NRL; \u201cpossibly as head of football, most likely strategy,\u201d Webster wrote.<\/p>\n Michael Chammas is set to take the role.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n It was reported that V\u2019landys had multiple conversations with Chammas about switching to a clubland role and was touted for an executive job with the Perth Bears, where former Channel 7 news boss Anthony De Ceglie was appointed as CEO.<\/p>\n Chammas was a leading figure in Nine\u2019s rugby league coverage, both in its newspapers and on shows like 100% Footy. <\/p>\n However, he was banned from being part of the panel when it featured Parramatta Eels star Mitch Moses last season, due to a longstanding feud with the star\u2019s powerful agent, Isaac Moses. Chammas also had a heated on-air clash with Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould, when he suggested that \u2018Gus\u2019 may have \u201cmisled\u201d the public about Canterbury\u2019s efforts to sign Lachlan Galvin.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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