The unlikely players going into battle over NRL’s $1.3b wage deal

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The unlikely group of negotiators is demanding private health insurance, more say on drug testing and more funds for past players struggling with injuries.

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and chief executive Andrew Abdo, a prodigious dealmaker credited publicly and privately as the reason the NRL’s total sponsorship revenue has jumped to record levels. Others to have input in the strategy include ARL commissioners Peter Beattie, the former Queensland premier regarded as a cunning political operative, and former Queensland tourism minister Kate Jones.

Overall, the cash portion of the deal has jumped by 37.5 per cent since the last agreement, with the men’s players receiving a 25 per cent increase. But the bigger slice allocated to women means that the pay increase handed to the men’s league is proportionally smaller than the increase overall. Meanwhile, a 17th team – the Gold Coast Dolphins – is joining the NRL.A rollover deal in place since October 1 has led to the average player’s salary jumping from $358,000 to $428,000 a year.

As the players, union reps and administrators head into the new week of negotiations, those close to the deal say there are concerns that the pre-season tournament – largely regarded as the NRL’s trials – could be delayed. The trials, also known as the Pre-Season Challenge, are due to start on February 9 and run for two weeks.

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