Brisbane Times ·general ·7 hours ago

PNG Chiefs sign Luai with government-funded jet, tax-free deals spark NRL concerns

PNG Chiefs secured four-time premiership winner Jarome Luai this week, with the government funding a private jet, sparking NRL concern about competitive advantages. Players will earn tax-free salaries plus tax-exempt third-party deals, potentially exceeding $2 million annually for top recruits. The expansion team's edge has prompted rival clubs to question whether the government's $600 million Pacific NRL package.

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