As the NRL media blackout drags on, there's no-one more desperate for a resolution than NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster.
With the NRL, Australian Rugby League and Rugby League Players' Association locked in a two-year battle over a new collective bargaining agreement, players are refusing to speak to media in any capacity.
Last weekend's NRL round saw no pre or post-match interviews with players as part of matchday coverage, while Wednesday night's State of Origin finale will see the same.
As a result, the NRL warns players could be fined for their blackout, with media duties part of their contractual obligations.
"I can't wait for the players to be able to talk to the media and everything to be back how it was," said Webster. "That would be great for the game.
"At the same time, I want the players to be happy. I'll stay out of all of that, but my feeling is I hope it gets sorted.
"I just want both parties to be really happy. I'm sure smarter people than I will sort that out."
Coaches are still allowed to front media interviews, with Webster fronting alone after Saturday's victory over Parramatta Eels. No-one heard from the likes of Shaun Johnson, who played his 200th game for the club.
With no resolution, Webster is again forced to build up to Sunday's clash with Cronulla Sharks by himself, but he has been joined by former club captain and Warriors ambassador Monty Betham.
Betham, who is also part of Sky Sport's coverage of Warriors games, claims the blackout denies fans the chance to hear from players, as an enhancement of the matchday experience.
"I empathise with both [sides], but more importantly I empathise with the fans," said Betham. "I believe that the product itself is the best out there, in terms of the competition and what they're doing on the field.
"To hear from our heroes, whatever jersey you're wearing, in that moment where they've just come up with a clutch play or their thoughts on their minds going into a match, which is so important with so much pressure on the line, that's the goal we all love to get.
"That's the normal content we get. Not having it is a bit of a shame."
With no resolution in sight, Webster admits his uncertainty over just how long he might have to front media alone.
"I've got no idea," he continued. "Honestly, there's so many things that go on everyday in a football organisation.
"Things are always changing. I'm not putting my energy to things I've got no control over.
"However long it is, I just hope the players and NRL all get together, get it sorted and be happy.
"Once that happens, I'll be happy."
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