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After giving it a bit of thought I've come up with an idea to put an end to poaching allegations real or imaginary.
Any Junior player from say 13's up that wants to register with another club has to fill in a form stating reasons why.
If there is any sniff of any kind of poaching whatsoever then that kid along with a parent, rep from previous club, WA Rugby rep and the person accused of poaching along with his club rep then attends a meeting to openly discuss the reasons why that kid wishes to transfer.
Penalties would be at the discretion of the tribunal which would consist of 3 independent people if skulduggery is involved.
On to senior grade and this would only apply to premier grade players.
Same format as above without the parent obviously. If an accusation is found to be true in that a club approached another club's premier player then the penalties could be loss of comp points before season started ,big fine's that go to junior state teams travelling fund and or coach losing his accreditation or all 3.
If the club that made the accusation is found to be wrong then they are fined say 1000 Dollars to go to the above named travel fund for wasting everyone's time.
Clubs would be forced to sign Stat Dec's with the treasurer, president, club captain,1st Grade coach and manager all putting their names on it saying that they are innocent of the accusations and if there is not 5 signatures on that form then they are guilty of it.
You might get one or two that would sign it knowing it to be untrue but you wouldn't get all 5.
Everyone that brings players in has a stock standard 4 weeks accom, one way airfare,and job assistance Rugby WA endorsed contract and anyone caught doing more than that also face the tribunal.
Lot's of loopholes but it's a start.
Getting whacked for a grand would certainly put a stop to the bullshit and rumours that some people spread without concrete evidence.
I heard a story a few weeks back about another club which I don't believe by the way but that's my point, no one has the right to start unsubstantiated rumour and innuendo without the club being shitcanned having the basic right to defend themselves.