We have been down this track, in fact right when this forum started, and I was given a bollocking for saying the same thing.
Apparently there is something agreed with Mainland that clubs are able to reimburse "expenses" which essentially could be boots and petrol which in turn could then turn into a "per game" amount as they have to drive to each game/training.
My perspective is that by paying players it changes the game in Christchurch, where players show no loyalty to their club, they are choosing their team not by the quality of coaching or facilities, but by the amount of money clubs are willing to pay them.
Now it's happening in the MPL and CCL, I guess the women are next?
#equality #metoo