Daly Cherry-Evans has squashed any suggestion of him joining R360 in the future, but did admit he "can't begrudge" players who do make the switch.
The rebel rugby union competition has become a major headache for the NRL in recent months, with multi-million dollar contracts being tabled to some high-profile stars.
Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen have been linked with R360 and have already been granted releases from their contracts with the Eels and Storm respectively.
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The likes of Payne Haas, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Jye Gray have also been in the sights of the cashed-up competition, which is likely to kick off in late-2026.
Speaking to media for the first time since joining the Roosters in a blockbuster move, Cherry-Evans was quizzed about the potential of ending his career there.
"I don't fit the criteria when it comes to age," the 36-year-old laughed.
"Anyone who is talking to them, within their boundaries and what the NRL guidelines are, I can't begrudge them at all.
"The life-changing money they are talking about, I completely understand why they would be interested in it.
"As for me right now, I feel like I've still got more to achieve in the game of rugby league. Rugby league has been my first love for a long time, so as long as I'm able to continue in the game, I'm gonna wanna do that.
"Like I said, rugby and me probably aren't a great couple at the moment."
It comes as the NRL attempts to ban players who switch to the competition for 10 years.
Cherry-Evans, up until this week, had served on the RLPA board and remains one of the game's most respected voices.
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