The QRL Members of the ARL Board take offence to published statements and comments that link them to moves to stop the creation of an Independent Body/Commission.
At the ARL Meeting held in Brisbane on Tuesday, QRL Members advanced the accepted motion that News Limited be advised that the ARL agrees to the creation of a structure that gives a single Body control over the efficient administration of Rugby League in Australia.
It must be realised that the ARL Board Members had not seen the document detailing the Proposal until it was tabled at the Meeting by the Chairman.
“Directors would be derelict in their duty if they did not apply due diligence and examine the various matters of the Proposal in detail,” QRL Managing Director Ross Livermore said today.
Under the Proposal published in News Limited papers, ownership vests in the 16 NRL Clubs, a number of which are privately owned.
The QRL Members firmly believe the game should be representative of all Stakeholders and have suggested that the NSWRL, QRL and NRL Clubs comprise the membership.
“Rugby League is a lot more than just 16 NRL clubs,” Livermore said.
“They wouldn't be there without grassroots, just as the grassroots benefit from the NRL.”
The QRL Members would also like to clarify the continued perception that it is against the Proposal because of revenue it generates from its conducting State of Origin matches in Queensland.
Revenue obtained from these matches is paid into the NRL Partnership. This would continue to be done under an Independent Body/Commission.
