Fears that up to 100 players could be lost to the game due to a reduction in squad sizes have been allayed by an NRL proposal to keep the top-30 system | proshenks SMHsport
It was widely expected that the current top-30 system for each team could be reduced by as many as five spots to save costs in response to the coronavirus outbreak. However, the NRL has opted not to change the system, cognisant of the fact that such a fundamental change so late in the season would not give clubs the necessary time to adjust.
The changes will be welcomed by a raft of off-contract players, many of whom haven’t been able to finalise new deals while clubs waited for head office to outline its contracting strategy. The NRL has also made other determinations that will help clubs with their off-season planning. Players are expected to stay in their respective club bubbles for three days after their last game of the season, giving teams a chance to conclude off-season reviews before integrating back into society. The earliest any team is permitted to recommence pre-season training is November 16.
Senior players will only be expected to participate in one pre-season trial next year, a further measure to ensure they remain fresh for the upcoming season.
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