Trent Robinson is not expressing outrage regarding the tax breaks enjoyed by the PNG Chiefs, although he believes that the NRL's market is becoming increasingly unbalanced.
The situation became evident after Penrith winger Brian To'o became the sixth player attracted by the tax-exempt wages of the new franchise, prompting Panthers coach Ivan Cleary to state that clubs "can't compete" with the lucrative offers the Chiefs will provide starting in 2028.
Cleary admitted to being emotional when To'o shared the news of his departure to join the Chiefs, an issue criticized by many, including South Sydney's coach Wayne Bennett, who claims the team now possesses an unfair edge in talent acquisition.
While the salary cap has typically served to level the playing field, Bennett argues that the NRL has undermined the competitive balance by giving the Chiefs an overwhelming advantage.
In stark contrast, the Perth Bears, set to join the NRL next season, have only received minimal concessions.
Robinson highlighted the disparity, stating, "It's not a level playing field and I think you can see that."
He added, "We've got (it on) one (hand) where we feel like it's not a level playing field and the other where we feel like they need more assistance."
Robinson continued, "We're going to debate … but do we want the game to grow?"
Emphasizing broader ambitions, he declared, "We're not going to stop at 19 (teams) … we should own the Pacific."