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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We don't run the game for betting. To have it regulated to suit punters would see the tail wagging the dog.
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It is the season the game deserves and has exceeded all expectations,
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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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It's a different system in our game but there are aspects which protect players' confidentiality.
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It's a game that sums up the season.
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There needs to be an increase but it must be one the game can afford.
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The message about the importance of the salary cap is certainly being heard and the game is seeing real benefits week in and week out as a result.
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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 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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Things are settling down slowly but it's obviously been distressing a whole range of people.
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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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We don't want to say too much more until after the meeting.
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While we no longer gag people completely, if they are not careful and particularly if they step into any criticism of the integrity of the system or the individuals involved in it, the result will be a fine.
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We can't have a situation where clubs can take a gamble breaking the rules, knowing that all they need to do is write a check to pay a fine at the end of the season. There has to be a stronger disincentive.