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The game will open up so much more without trainers. #nrleelscowboys #NRL — Joseph (@JosephCasa3) August 10, 2025 Something needs to be done about @NRL trainersFirst, last week, now during the Parra game was going in goal, and it hits the Cowboys trainer — Sam Curro (@samcurr95262813) August 10, 2025 Ban the trainers from the field of play FFS. It's beyond a joke. Other contact sports would look at it and piss themselves laughing. It's beyond a joke. @nrl — Chris (@TeddyCJD) August 10, 2025 NRL Trainers simply should never be on the field during any kind of general play unless there's a stoppage — Cam Sánchez (@CamMagicMan) August 10, 2025 Andrew Voss calls for less trainer involvement Veteran commentator Andrew Voss expressed his outrage last week following the Panthers incident against the Titans. Voss called for the NRL to implement a rule change around trainers that would eliminate many of the issues and frustrations from fans. 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