I don't disagree. The issue is you have some legitimate deals and some illigitimate deals, but how are you going to police it? AND...if they're all doing it, then it's an even playing field in a sense. In any case, I'd say dodgy TPA's are a smaller problem than is made out.
Anasta said on NRL 360 that the Roosters set you up with financial and investment contacts, business contacts etc. I don't think that's far off the truth. A footballer is going to be attracted to that in some capacity. Maybe we need to test the theory and just be better at building a holistic environment for the player?
I'm not saying it's the answer, but definitely a valid way to look at the issue. Nothing wrong with getter better as a club.