NRL teams still get two competition points for the bye due to this old and outdated tradition

NRL teams getting points for the bye has thrown the competition ladder into chaos. But why does it happen in the first place?
Source: ABC Rugby League
NRL teams still get two competition points for the bye due to this old and outdated tradition

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