The NRL has accused the AFL of sabotage, claiming it has launched a smear campaign to block the NRL’s expansion into the WA market.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo stopped short of repeating ARL Commission Chairman Peter V’landys’ accusations but clarified to 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that there has been misinformation about the licensing fee.

“There is no licence fee, there is no money coming to the NRL. This is an investment in the people of WA for community assets and to drive participation in the sport,” he said.

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