The rule was 3 guest players in total, whether they came from school teams or other clubs was irrelevant. If they came from another club that also attended the tournament then they needed to be released (read not selected) by their club in writing. We know this was an issue for one Nelson player registered with Richmond but playing for Suburbs and was clarified during the tournament with Richmond. This will be strictly enforced for next season, players selected to play for a club they are registered with cannot turn that club down then turn out for another club unless their original club decides not to select them and releases them in writing to play for the other club!
The rule was 3 guest players in total, whether they came from school teams or other clubs was irrelevant. If they came from another club that also attended the tournament then they needed to be released (read not selected) by their club in writing. We know this was an issue for one Nelson player registered with Richmond but playing for Suburbs and was clarified during the tournament with Richmond. This will be strictly enforced for next season, players selected to play for a club they are registered with cannot turn that club down then turn out for another club unless their original club decides not to select them and releases them in writing to play for the other club!