 With the NSWRL bankrupted, Balmain and Norths officials would lead the formation of a new rugby league body – one in which they, and not South Sydney and Easts, would be the dominant office-holders.With little hope of winning the premiership, Balmain felt they had more to gain by causing the NSWRL to collapse.Further meetings were held, attempting to instigate legal proceedings and investigate forming a new League, but they eventually stalled.