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Player and Football Operations

About the RLPA’s Player and Football Operations

The RLPA’s Player Operation Managers are the primary contact for the players, where they play a critical role by engaging, supporting and working collaboratively with our membership (NRL and NRLW players) to protect and advance their interests.

The key functions of the Player Operations team are:

  • representing and advocating for the views and needs of players
  • managing issues relating to collective and individual player matters
  • working collaboratively and effectively with industry stakeholders to identify and resolve issues affecting individuals or the membership collectively
  • offering assistance and support to a variety of RLPA projects.

The Player Operations team can help players with

  • contract issues and enquiries
  • legal and insurance assistance
  • integrity issues and support
  •  player agent advice and disputes

Player Operations team always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

The Player and Football Operations Team

David Gower RLPA Staff

David Gower

General Manager of Player and Football Operations
Nita Maynard-Perrin RLPA Staff

Nita Maynard-Perrin

Player Operations Manager
Brydie Parker RLPA Staff

Brydie Parker

Player Operations Manager
Gavin Cowan RLPA Staff

Gavin Cowan

Football Operations Manager
Tinirau Arona RLPA Staff

Tinirau Arona

Player Operations Manager
Mitch Rein RLPA Staff

Mitch Rein

Player Operations Manager
Shaun Lane

Shaun Lane

Player Operations Manager

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