The NRL is set to implement a controversial “backflip” clause that will turn the player market on its head from next season, handing power to agents and opening the door for players to renege on contracts.has obtained the NRL’s salary cap and contracting model document sent to all clubs and player agents over the past week.
They won’t be told the terms of the deal with the rival club, but will then have 10 days to convince the player not to accept the rival offer.Every player must provide his incumbent Club with a last right of negotiation for a 10-day period from the date of notice that the player has received an offer from a rival Club, and that offer has been submitted to the NRL, that he is prepared to accept.
c) the offer from the rival NRL Club must be an official offer and submitted to the NRL Salary Cap Auditor . The offer must remain open for acceptance for a minimum of 14 days, and for at least 48 hours beyond the expiry of the 10-day negotiation period with the incumbent Club.
The NRL confirmed the changes in a meeting with clubs on Monday afternoon. Agents were sent the official document last week.There have been a number of player movements over the past 12 months which may have not have happened under the model set to be introduced next year.