David Gallop
David Gallop
David Gallop is an Australian sports administrator, lawyer and the chief executive of the Football Federation Australia. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League between February 2002 and June 2012. He was also the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation from its inception in 1998 up until his resignation on 5 June 2012...
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The game is building towards a fascinating year and all the good work that is being done is what we want to be known for.
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All clubs and fans have known competition points are in jeopardy when breaches strike at the heart of the competition's fairness.
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I can certainly say the current administration have co-operated fully and we accept that they haven't been involved in this.
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Given the strides the Bulldogs have made in this area it would be a drastic step to look at competition points and fines, but it is something that has to be fixed.
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Penalties handed out over the years have reflected that the level of concealment will be a factor, along with the size of the breach, in the penalty.
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The message about the importance of the salary cap is certainly being heard and the game is seeing real benefits week in and week out as a result.
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The Bulldogs have made significant inroads in this area with the help from the majority of fans,
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It's a game that sums up the season.
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There needs to be an increase but it must be one the game can afford.
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While we no longer gag people completely, if they are not careful and particularly if they step into any criticism of the integrity of the system or the individuals involved in it, the result will be a fine.
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We have written to the Warriors outlining our preliminary findings and have asked for a response in writing by the close of business Friday.
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We can't have a situation where clubs can take a gamble breaking the rules, knowing that all they need to do is write a check to pay a fine at the end of the season. There has to be a stronger disincentive.
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We don't want to say too much more until after the meeting.
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We did speak to Aussie Stadium after full-time and it became apparent that it would be impossible to move the game.