Development player’s

[R-15-3]

How does this work? Can they be used outside the 30? Or do we need to make space before they can “join” the squad.
From memory we are now @ 29 with chambers??

 

[Tiger Shark]

Dev players can’t be used till Rd10 but can get an exemption I believe.

 

[R-15-3]

Dev players can’t be used till Rd10 but can get an exemption I believe.

On top of the 30 or included?

 

[Frenzy.]

Dev players - new rules for 2021

Development players will be able to be picked in NRL teams from round 11, where previously they couldn’t be selected until after June 30.

Players from outside of each club’s top 30 will also be available for selection from round 11, where previously they were barred altogether unless granted an exemption for injuries.

The change will be a significant boost for players in reserve grade, who otherwise had little light at the end of the tunnel even if they were performing well.

Clubs have been working with the new rules for some time, with a minimum of only 28 players required on their rosters from March 1, down from the previous mark of 29.