***THIS WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO THE AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPAL WAS ACHIEVED***
Media blackout. Taping over the NRL Logo. NRL vs CBA feud. What is it
all about?
There has been a lot of conjecture about what the players are seeking in
the new CBA. The RLPA and the players have been misrepresented in the
media. We wanted to bring some clarity to the situation.
We have Jamie Buhreh, RLPA representative and former NRL player, to
answer some of the tough questions about the CBA and the whole
situation.
Please visit https://www.rlpa.com.au/faqs-of-cba-dispute/ for more
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01:02 What is the RLPA?
02:11 What is the CBA
04:52 Are current players part of the RLPA?
06:04 Are the players involved in making the decisions?
09:31 Will the players sit out a whole round?
10:43 Do the players actually know what's happening?
14:51 Is it just about the money?
20:06 CBA for NRLW
23:05 Support after footy
27:40 Non-negotiables
29:55 Why don't the players shut up and play footy?
33:06 Minority representation and Racism
36:24 Preparing players for life after footy
38:46 NRL Expansion
41:09 Mainstream Media
48:25 NRLW Expansion
53:51 Player Data Privacy
56:53 What is an Industrial Mediator
58:30 What happens if the CBA isn't done?
1:01:26 Jamie Buhrer's career journey
1:06:15 Life Under Des at Manly
1:09:14 Battle of Brookvale
1:13:19 What is winning a Grand Final like?
1:16:22 Who do you like in 2023