Rumour Manly over the cap.

[Pawsandclaws]

"Another businessman who has been interviewed by police told Fairfax Media on Wednesday morning that secret salary top-up payments were happening "at every club. Actually the word "every" should be changed to "most" otherwise this is no secret to NRL followers except of course fans and management of Roosters, Manly, Bulldogs and Parra whose stock reply is "we know nothing". what a farce NRL has become due to the CAP rules not being applied. Who said it was a level playing field?

We know nothing but will have the integrity unit investigate! This was near enough to the NRL response as reported on the ABC news.

The NRL certainly does have a huge problem.

 

[The-moP]

Manly have been under investigation for the last couple of seasons .. stems back to the Stewart Bro's, Matai, Lyons and Foran being investigated for gambling on games .. !! Police said they had enough evidence to put someone behind bars .. but the evidence was then given to the NRL Integrity unit, but somehow then it went all pear shape and nothing was heard since then ?? Maybe this is just more evidence to go along with what they already had on Manly.

 

[softlaw]

It is understood police are yet to share detailed information with the NRL, although league investigators have been separately assessing salary cap issues across multiple clubs, players and player managers since last year. Police may be unable to share information if it is gained during confidential coercive examinations, which can not be released to non-police organisations such as the NRL. It means the NRL may never have access to information held by police, but will have to run its own inquiry. Several players and league figures have privately revealed that they have been the subject of coercive examinations.

The last sentence is the interesting one.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/manly-suspected-of-salary-cap-breaches-as-scandal-engulfs-nrl-20170705-gx565b.html

 

[Nelson]

Interesting how the NSW Organised Crime Squad has gathered evidence. Has this been passed on by the NRL or has this evidence been gathered separately from the NRL?

The cops would have come across it as part of their investigation into match fixing. Any corrupt behaviour that individuals engage in (like making/receiving dodgy payments) makes them a target for match fixers who can use it as leverage to drag them deeper into the mire.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Please let one of the clubs be the Roosters.

You'd not be able to wipe the smile off my face for a year if that happened.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Please let one of the clubs be the Roosters.

You'd not be able to wipe the smile off my face for a year if that happened.

I'd just love it for the Tedesco factor. The stable club affect.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Please let one of the clubs be the Roosters.

You'd not be able to wipe the smile off my face for a year if that happened.

I'd just love it for the Tedesco factor. The stable club affect.

I'd love it because its Easts. Soulless pit of a club that will be worth nothing the day Uncle Nick carks it.

 

[Geo]

Kick the Silvertail Scum out of the Comp…

 

[sheer64]

Kick the Silvertail Scum out of the Comp…

x 1,000,000

and bring in the Central Coast Bears.

 

[Milky]

fake news

 

[the_third]

NRL: Police probing illegal bets, money laundering and salary cap cheating
Michael Carayannis and Mark Morri, The Daily Telegraph
an hour ago
UPDATE: POLICE have uncovered what they believe could be a raft of spot fixing, money laundering and illegal third party payments during their investigation into alleged NRL match fixing.

One of the cash payments being investigated is as much as $300,000 and involves an NRL player.

The Daily Telegraph understands police are now focused on NRL players betting on themselves in exotic markets.

Police suspect Manly may have breached salary cap rules involving at least one player, a development that has sparked another major investigation by the NRL’s integrity unit.

However, police are set to clear anyone of being involved in organised match fixing from the original Strike Force Nuralda investigation involving three Manly Sea Eagles matches in the 2015-16 seasons.

Their opponents were Parramatta twice and South Sydney.

A senior source close to the investigation told The Daily Telegraph there are now suggestions of betting irregularities in multiple matches involving a number of NRL teams in previous seasons.

Allegations of tax evasion and other potential criminal activities have also been raised.

Some players are alleged to have passed on inside information regarding team selection and injuries to punters.

It is understood some NRL players are cooperating with police, while others are reluctant to discuss the allegations.

More players from multiple clubs are expected to be interviewed in coming weeks.

The NRL has taken a tough stance against spot fixing involving former Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona, who was banned indefinitely earlier this year.

Police have also questioned the NRL regarding the code’s use of third party payments, with suggestions illegal payments may have been made outside the salary cap to players.

The salary cap investigation extends to other clubs.

Parramatta lost 12 points as part of a massive salary cap scandal last season that was revealed by The Daily Telegraph.

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The Daily Telegraph understands several whistleblowers have provided evidence to the NRL’s integrity unit about front office issues at Manly.

The Sea Eagles released a statement on Wednesday night saying they had not broken any rules.

“There are in fact no allegations that the club has been the subject of in relation to any components of the NRL salary cap or lower tier cap compliance,” the statement read. “Quite the contrary we recently had our 2017 midyear salary cap audit completed by the NRL in record time and without adjustment.

“The club remains the benchmark in relation to both salary cap and playing roster management at all levels across the NRL, something we remain immensely proud of.

This leading compliance position has been confirmed by the NRL over the past three years being the tenure of the current salary cap management team of the club.”

Strike Force Nuralda’s investigation was set to be finalised before this season started but was extended when new information about possible criminal behaviour was given to investigators during interviews with the powerful NSW crime commission and passed onto the NSW organised crime squad.

The NSW Crime Commission is often used by NSW because it has ‘coercive powers’ to jail witnesses who do not answer questions or lie to them.

A number of players and officials will be interviewed in the coming weeks and months about their knowledge or role in any alleged illegal behaviour involved in betting, salary breaches or money laundering.

The NRL said it was in regular discussions with police on matters relating to the game.

The NRL said it did not currently have any evidence of violations which would warrant disciplinary action.

“However, we are in constant dialogue with the police and will take action if it is warranted,” an NRL spokesman said.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-salary-cap-crisis-police-reportedly-investigating-suspected-breaches-at-manly-sea-eagles-other-nrl-clubs/news-story/3f523adeebe3c0ff651ad4e7ec8489c6

Interesting.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Ha! Shame they won't investigate the roosters or broncos, They seem like untouchables

When broncos last missed finals channel 9 said that is totally unacceptable.
At the end of the day if Easts or Brisbane are 2nd last no one will go.
But we and Newcastle still have fans so there is your answer.

 

[Newtown]

How can Roosters justify having a current State of Origin winger on only $150 K of their CAP?

 

[earl]

How can Roosters justify having a current State of Origin winger on only $150 K of their CAP?

This clearly shows how incompetent the NRL are in relation to the salary cap. They should simply reject any payment that doesn't seem right.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

Interesting how the NSW Organised Crime Squad has gathered evidence. Has this been passed on by the NRL or has this evidence been gathered separately from the NRL?

The cops would have come across it as part of their investigation into match fixing. Any corrupt behaviour that individuals engage in (like making/receiving dodgy payments) makes them a target for match fixers who can use it as leverage to drag them deeper into the mire.

Thanks for the advice. I'm pleased this is in the hands of the NSW Police because it is an independent body.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

How can Roosters justify having a current State of Origin winger on only $150 K of their CAP?

Has his contract being registered with the NRL? I would have thought he would have a notional value attached to his contract by the NRL? Any advice on this issue?

 

[colmcd]

How can Roosters justify having a current State of Origin winger on only $150 K of their CAP?

Through corporate sponsorship…. Of Blake Ferguson?

Unless I was running Mongrel Workboots or Advertising "the grill team" I would not touch him with a 1km poll.

I also think he is just another 20 something finding his way in the world. We are way too hard on players. But if I were a corporate sponsor, would not touch him.