SMH ·general ·7 hours ago

PNG Chiefs alarm NRL rivals with tax-free wages and lavish player incentives

PNG's new NRL team, the Chiefs, has alarmed rival clubs by offering players tax-free wages and third-party deals, potentially doubling earnings. Star recruit Jarome Luai received a government-funded private jet, exemplifying the advantage. While NRL rules require independent third-party arrangements, PNG's corruption ranking and the ARL Commission's ownership of the Chiefs raises enforcement concerns.

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