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Shute Shield 2026

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Cyril Towers (30)
I find it confounding that some on this forum have indicated that they do not have a full understanding of the proposed new SS regulations, but then go on to criticise them & why they are unfair or won’t work. This includes complaints that players won’t be able to leave their club, or must continue to play there,or not be able to play with the club of their choice. I don’t believe that this is an accurate representation of the new laws. I don’t find that stated anywhere. The new laws as I read them, place certain regulation& requirements on clubs not players. A player can play for any club if the club is willing to accept him if that conforms with the new regulations.
 
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Bob McCowan (2)
Done that said:
I find it confounding that some on this forum have indicated that they do not have a full understanding of the proposed new SS regulations, but then go on to criticise them & why they are unfair or won’t work. This includes complaints that players won’t be able to leave their club, or must continue to play there,or not be able to play with the club of their choice. I don’t believe that this is an accurate representation of the new laws. I don’t find that stated anywhere. The new laws as I read them, place certain regulation& requirements on clubs not players. A player can play for any club if the club is willing to accept him if that conforms with the new regulations.
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It is not that the Sydney Rugby Union is limited players leaving clubs, my understanding is that it is the potential issue of limiting players income from getting picked in 1st Grade.

Using the Norths example that was used months ago they had Matt Minogue, Callum Sirker & Will Thomas who would fall into this category in 2026. Those players left Eastwood, West Harbour and Southern Districts respectively for various reasons (apparently Minogue had issues with Telfer from what I've heard).

So if the club can only pick two of them and the third misses out on match payments (& potentially other income) is that not the Sydney Rugby Union limiting their income and opening a potential restraint of trade?
 
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