{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/6a6bfb64248de9b0b28c38c0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Chammas on PNG's Tax-Free Recruitment, Luai Signing & $600M Question | Kenty Prime Time","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/1785461311936-86e0293d-9269-4dfa-8c3e-340e597dcccb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Michael Chammas joins Kenty Prime Time to explain how the PNG Chiefs are building the NRL's newest club, why rival teams are already questioning the tax-free recruitment advantage, and how the club landed names like Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Connor Watson, Matty Lees and Zac Lomax.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus the $600M Pacific investment, PNG pathways, the plan to develop local players, welfare concerns for young talent, player families living in Port Moresby, lessons from Penrith and the Warriors, Michael's move from journalism into club land, and the big questions around the Chiefs' first NRL season. #PrimeTime #NRL #RugbyLeague</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - PNG Chiefs face unfair advantage claims</p><p>01:32 - Why PNG deserves an NRL team</p><p>04:17 - Tax-free recruitment and changing perceptions</p><p>10:01 - Fan backlash and the $600M misconception</p><p>12:25 - Building the Chiefs infrastructure</p><p>14:54 - PNG pathways and domestic rugby league</p><p>18:46 - The 10-year PNG player development goal</p><p>23:19 - Managing young PNG talent and family pressure</p><p>27:29 - Where Australia's $600M investment goes</p><p>30:19 - Michael Chammas on changing sides</p><p>35:27 - Player families, culture and resort life</p><p>41:58 - Warriors lessons and player turnover</p><p>46:12 - Signing Luai, Payne Haas and marquee targets</p><p>56:11 - Player transition, tax-free incentives and club culture</p><p>01:16:58 - Ask Chammas and PNG Chiefs fan questions</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}