Michael Chammas on PNG's Tax-Free Recruitment, Luai Signing & $600M Question | Kenty Prime Time

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.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. #NRL #RugbyLeagueLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop00:00 - PNG Chiefs face unfair advantage claims01:32 - Why PNG deserves an NRL team04:17 - Tax-free recruitment and changing perceptions10:01 - Fan backlash and the $600M misconception12:25 - Building the Chiefs infrastructure14:54 - PNG pathways and domestic rugby league18:46 - The 10-year PNG player development goal23:19 - Managing young PNG talent and family pressure27:29 - Where Australia's $600M investment goes30:19 - Michael Chammas on changing sides35:27 - Player families, culture and resort life41:58 - Warriors lessons and player turnover46:12 - Signing Luai, Payne Haas and marquee targets56:11 - Player transition, tax-free incentives and club culture01:16:58 - Ask Chammas and PNG Chiefs fan questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.