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The NRL’s controversial salary cap has clearly played a role in keeping the league so equal. AAP/Craig Golding

March 8, 2018

The NRL’s unrivalled equality means back-to-back premierships are very rare

Stephen Woodcock, University of Technology Sydney

There is no major sporting competition in the world that has enjoyed such a run without crowning back-to-back champions as the NRL.

The English Premier League is still popular despite being lopsided. AAP

January 14, 2018

Australian sports should follow the English Premier League and reform salary caps

John Wilson, University of South Australia

Many sports leagues have salary caps and drafts to maintain competition, but they not only hurt players but aren’t that effective at keeping fans.

Parramatta Eels player Jarryd Hayne when he announced he was quitting the NRL to pursue an NFL career in the US. AAP Image/Paul Miller

October 23, 2014

Jarryd Hayne’s code-shift and the ‘unscrupulous diner’ in NRL

Stephen Woodcock, University of Technology Sydney

Former Parramatta and Australia fullback Jarryd Hayne is in the United States trying to swap his National Rugby League (NRL) colours for a chance to play in the National Football League (NFL). A two-time…

September 28, 2012

Footy player earnings drop while the AFL’s revenue grows

Monash University

A review of the AFL’s financial dealings has revealed player income declined proportionately over the past decade despite…

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