The NRL haven’t wasted time delivering on their promise to crackdown on trainer interference, reportedly sending a warning to teams that there will be “zero tolerance” going forward.
The game’s powerbrokers are said to be furious with the level of on-field behaviour of some trainers, who the NRL feel are disobeying the rules in place.
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In the last two weeks, there have been two drastic instances of unwanted trainer interference during games.
Code Sports obtained a copy of the warning sent to teams, with the NRL advising they will come down hard and that accreditation cancellation is not out of the realm of possibility.
It was reported earlier in the week that the NRL is also set to cover the issue in their end-of-season review.
“There will be zero tolerance for comments or gestures of any type towards match officials by trainers,” the correspondence to teams read.
“Trainers entering the field of play will be monitored to ensure they do not interfere with general play.
“There will be a greater focus on the orange (shirt) medical trainer remaining on the field without treating players.
“There will be a greater focus on blue (shirt) trainers leaving the field immediately after the fourth tackle.
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“All NRL ground managers will conduct pre-game briefings with trainers from both clubs 60 minutes before kick-off.
“Breaches may not only result in financial penalty but can also result in suspension or cancellation of accreditation.
“It is strongly suggested that all trainers are reissued with a copy of the rules that clearly set out the limitations of each role.”
For an incident in Round 22, the NRL fined Panthers trainer Corey Bocking $50,000 and suspended him five games for running in front of Titans kicker Jayden Campbell as he was lining up for goal.
