LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NRL is currently on the case investigating a potential breach of the salary cap involving the Newcastle Knights' shining star, Kalyn Ponga.
Reports from news.com.au suggest that the league is looking into a third-party deal that may have exceeded the salary cap limits, throwing a curveball into the Knights' game plan.
According to the SMH, the NRL recently had a huddle with Knights officials and Ponga's father, Andre, in a bid to get to the bottom of the situation.
It seems like the league is keen on making sure everyone is playing by the rules and not trying to gain an unfair advantage.
Word on the street is that Andre Ponga has thrown a flag on the field, claiming that his son is owed a hefty sum from a third-party deal that got the green light from the NRL back in 2020.
It seems like there might be some dodgy play going on, with new information suggesting that the deal may not have been as above-board as originally thought.
As the NRL continues to dig into the playbook and review the play, it's clear that they're not afraid to blow the whistle on anyone trying to take advantage of the system.
This could be a game-changer for the Knights and the league as a whole, so it'll be interesting to see how this match plays out.
It's definitely a sticky wicket, and only time will tell how it all unfolds.
Let's hope for a fair and square outcome that keeps the game on the level playing field.