On Thursday night, football players wore jerseys without the competition’s insignia to the pitch to send a clear statement to NRL executives.
Football executives and players have been at odds all season, but recently, tensions have boiled over, resulting in a significant protest this weekend.
Players from both teams decided to remove the NRL logo off their shirts for Brisbane’s match against the Sydney Roosters in order to send a clear statement to the league’s administrators about their views.
The players’ demonstrations are being held as a result of their dissatisfaction with the pace of negotiations between the RLPA, their union, and the NRL regarding the forthcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The CBA is an agreement reached by the NRL, the players, and the clubs that outlines essential rugby league financial structures as well as the minimal terms and circumstances of the players’ employment.
In addition, the CBA addresses a number of issues that are crucial to the interactions between the NRL, players, and clubs while taking into account the interests of all parties.
Over eight months have passed since the players and NRL began their negotiations, and there is still no hint that a settlement is close to being reached.
