LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Paul Kent, renowned NRL pundit, is scratching his head over the recent news of James Fisher-Harris' surprise move to the Warriors.
The Panthers powerhouse has inked a four-year deal with the Kiwi club, leaving many to wonder how they navigated the NRL's contract laws.
Kent has raised eyebrows at the Warriors' approach in securing Fisher-Harris before his current deal expires.
The rugged prop, fresh off a premiership win with the Panthers, has left a trail of confusion in his wake as he looks towards a new chapter in Auckland.
Speculation abounds as to whether the Warriors have played fast and loose with the NRL regulations that prohibit clubs from wooing players before their final contract year.
Fisher-Harris, still bound to the Panthers for the next two seasons, has thrown a curveball into the mix with his unexpected move across the Tasman.
In the fast-paced world of Rugby League, where the game is often as much about strategy and negotiation as it is about raw physicality, this latest saga has fans and experts alike pondering the finer points of player contracts and club maneuverings.
Only time will tell if the Warriors have scored a crafty try or overstepped the bounds of fair play in the game of NRL recruitment.