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ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has confirmed current footy stars will likely be offered extra money and other incentives to be based fulltime in Papua New Guinea - as the Pacific Nation firms as the 18th NRL franchise.
A PNG task-force has been created, with V'landys stepping up negotiations with Anthony Albanese as part of a $600million commitment.
The Prime Minister has made no secret he wants an NRL team based in Papua New Guinea - and V'Landys admitted those players who choose to play for the franchise - likely to be in 2027 or 2028 - will be rewarded financially.
'It (expansion to PNG) is a few years away but we are certainly looking at this with the Federal government,' V'landys said.
'If you play over there you might get tax-free dollars, so you will get a lot more money than you are now because you aren't paying the same level of tax.
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys (pictured right) has confirmed current footy stars will likely be offered extra money and other incentives to play in Papua New Guinea - as the Pacific Nation firms as the 18th NRL franchise
