Just watched from both Newton and Abdo, and what we found out is that this appears to be a play by Newton for more personal power. The negotiation for money and after career support has been agreed, more payments from the NRL to Intl matches, and what do we see, a silly agro release from Newton stating that everyone in media and clubs will be against them, an attempt to get support from players in general.
Oh well, can’t see the RLPA getting much support from fans earning normal money, when basic wage for the bottom 6 players is $150k and average is $380k. Most of the extra money will no doubt go to the elite 4 or 5 at the top, anyway Newton is a relic playing it like a 70s union official.