Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kaito]

Not sure if my post makes sense
can't be bothered editing at the
moment but @watersider made a
good one earlier on and why it was
Introduced initially (to fend off
other codes in an already preety
much saturated market) and why the system is effectively still in place . A lot
of under the table stuff going on,
would be naïve to think otherwise

Initial justification for TPAs were because there was big money from rugby and english super league leading to a bleeding of players (sailor, Rogers, thorn, tuqiri etc). But now Roosters, Storm, Broncos all seem to be able to attract big talent on small contracts.

I think power brokers at those clubs have an influence on NRL policy and they want this dodgy system maintained. There's no way this TPA system fits with the intention of the salary cap and this is obvious in that the top teams maintain dominance in the period since the TPAs came into play.

Your assessment of TPAs is very naive and it is not the way big clubs have used it. Given super league and rugby are nowhere near the threat they were there is no justification for this system except the powerful clubs have too much influence over nrl policy.

This is a messy system that should be changed if integrity is of any importance to the nrl.

 

[colinbh]

I think so

Don't have to prove innocence, just guilt

 

[Cobarcats]

Please post any further salary cap/TPA's topics in the Salary Cap Thread cheers.

 

[supercoach]

TPAs are not the biggest rort in the NRL. Cash is. Can't be policed and will always be a lure for players.
No player "stays for less" their NRL Contract might be less, but the Club will ensure they'll be subsidised.

Along with deals that cant be traced. Might be contracts for family members, benefits post retirement, there are a million ways to beat the system and all clubs would be doing it

 

[426Tlgerland]

It’s Friday , thank god , first week back after annual leave and I’m looking for holidays already , anyways
I hope the Pom comes on today and gives his updates , specially on Mitch Mosses and any thing else he may have to keep us going until trials , come on down Pom

 

[The-moP]

I think Mose and a fit Hodgson have to gel for Mose to have a good 23 at Parramatta and if they keep changing there Hooker it will affect his game also Ice was his care taker on the edge ?

It's a big year for Moses

I'm a cruel ba$tard .. i think it's going to be hard year for Parra .. Hodgson's knee is going to give out early in the season and Parra will struggle without a decent number 9 .. !!

 

[Plato]

Good post Plato, food 4 thought.
Technically they should be rubber
stamping all 3rd party agreements thus
avoiding any sort of liability or false pay claims. No reason why they
wouldn't if everythings above board?
fining clubs massive amounts for
breaches every other year would
do massive damage to the brand.
NRL want to keep the brightest
stars in the game, turning a blind
eye to some deals, at some clubs
in order to keep them in the code
isn't really a far-out possibility lol

Imagine the players who would walk away from their contracts if they became void due to illegal TPA's. Would Manu stay at the Roosters for his advertised $700K? I don't think so!

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I'm a cruel ba$tard .. i think it's going to be hard year for Parra .. Hodgson's knee is going to give out early in the season and Parra will struggle without a decent number 9 .. !!

If Hodgson stays fit he's an upgrade on Mahoney imo.
Mahoney's a tackling machine and can take advantage of a team on the back foot. But Hodgson is a proper field general, always scheming and testing the defence. I think IP will leave a big hole for them, but they will still be a strong side if healthy.

 

[Plato]

Please post any further salary cap/TPA's topics in the Salary Cap Thread cheers.

Apologies Cobarcats, I only now noticed your post.

 

[bomberbrown]

A 33 year old Hodgson coming back from injury, no thanks.

 

[Cobarcats]

A 33 year old Hodgson coming back from injury, no thanks.

I'm so over the moon that we missed out on him and got Api, what a huge difference.

 

[hank37w]

Yes, and that will make it hard for the Rorters with their tiny catchment area! Actually, it's ironic that they do so well. They can't bring through swathes of juniors like Penrith so they have to pilfer and plunder (in other words, cheat) to garner talent.

Make Rorters merge with Souffs and sit back and watch the fun.

Can confidently say that there won't be any gnashing of teeth from the toofless Souffs supporters at least.

 

[Westsboi2019]

Some here really want a kid who leaves when his team is getting pumped and who openly throws his coach under the bus after just one good season??

 

[Halbrowne61]

Some here really want a kid who leaves when his is getting pumped and who openly throws his coach under the bus after just one good season??

Lot of potential and maybe Tim could sort him out.
Very unlikely to happen though ….,

 

[bomberbrown]

Atleast he is honest, he is a crap coach

 

[Halbrowne61]

Atleast he is honest, he is a crap coach

Just ask Ben Ikin 🤣

 

[Garrry]

Decision Day is upon us. I think we will know today and we can finally move on with our lives*

*based on nothing but wanting to finally end this sh*t show.

Decision Day on FRIDAY 13TH lol

 

[Halbrowne61]

is Jessie Ramien still on n the market ? Hard nosed character who could add some real thrust for us out wide.

 

[Camel2281]

is Jessie Ramien still on n the market ? Hard nosed character who could add some real thrust for us out wide.

I'd rather make a big play for Herbie Farnsworth