The NRL will on Tuesday give St George Illawarra the chance to stand down Jack de Belin before it does after Thursday's meeting of the ARL Commission.

As the saga over the immediate playing future of the Dragons forward approaches its climax, NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg and ARLC chairman Peter Beattie will meet with St George Illawarra chief Brian Johnston and put the ball in the club's court.

Man on a mission: ARLC boss Peter Beattie has led the campaign to stand down Jack de Belin (inset). Credit:NRL Photos, Adam McLean

De Belin pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated sexual assault earlier this month in Wollongong court. Sources say the Dragons had received legal advice in the fortnight not to stand down de Belin.

Beattie, however, has been intent on forcing changes to the game's policy on player behaviour and individuals accused of serious crimes, with de Belin set to be the first player affected by the shift.