The National Rugby League "is investigating whether Parramatta properly disclosed a third-party agreement" for forward Anthony Watmough in a development "that could result in the club starting the season four points in arrears if the governing body rules it is a salary cap breach," according to Adrian Proszenko of THE AGE. Rugby League Central "is examining the relationships" between Parramatta, Watmough and two companies of which Stephen Moss -- the son of Eels fan and former Macquarie Bank exec Bill Moss -- is the sole director. Upon "shifting from arch rivals Manly," Watmough entered into a third-party agreement with ScoreCube, described as "the ultimate live sports scores and statistics App." While the Eels declared that TPA to the NRL, "it's believed they did not disclose that ScoreCube is a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackCitrus," an IT firm that has, and continues to, provide a range of services to the club. Salary cap rules "forbid any company involved in a commercial relationship with an NRL club to also serve as a TPA sponsor." The onus is "on the club to declare any potential conflicts of interest to the NRL." An NRL spokesperson said that a salary cap review "is currently being undertaken with the Eels." The Parramatta Eels "declined to comment." Moss said, "All agreements between BlackCitrus and past or present NRL players have been met with approval from all necessary stakeholders" (THE AGE, 2/2).
