David Gallop
David Gallop
David Gallop is an Australian sports administrator, lawyer and the chief executive of the Football Federation Australia. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League between February 2002 and June 2012. He was also the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation from its inception in 1998 up until his resignation on 5 June 2012...
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It's a game that sums up the season.
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Things are settling down slowly but it's obviously been distressing a whole range of people.
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Following the meeting with the New Zealand Warriors we have issued them with a breach notice informing them we plan to deduct four competition points and fine them $430,000.
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It's been a highly unusual off-season and it would be difficult to legislate against.
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There needs to be an increase but it must be one the game can afford.
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This is a normal occurrence. All clubs will be under or on the cap by the time the season kicks off.
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There's still a gap between us but once we see it in writing we'll be in a position to respond.
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I appreciated that and having read the comments would find them to be silly rather than something we would fine the club for.
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I can certainly say the current administration have co-operated fully and we accept that they haven't been involved in this.
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It's hard to compare with previous eras but I'd like to think the game is in the best shape it's ever been.
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The economic and social benefits of rugby league continue to grow. Commercially the game has never been in better shape. We've had a record year on and off the field.
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The game's key indicators are healthier than ever,
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The game is building towards a fascinating year and all the good work that is being done is what we want to be known for.
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All clubs and fans have known competition points are in jeopardy when breaches strike at the heart of the competition's fairness.