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When quizzed on the decision, NRL head of football Todd Greenberg reaffirmed the NRL's stance on ensuring a level playing field remains for all 16 clubs.
"There is no provision in the tournament rules for 19 players," Greenberg said.
"Based on feedback from the clubs, we increased the size of the squads from 16 to 18 for this tournament.
"All squads except Manly have brought 18 players and it would be unfair on those other clubs if an exception was made."
*He's such a ****wit. There's not an instrument invented that can measure the magnitude of his ****wittedness!