swag_tiger
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Milne
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Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Milne
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weststigerman
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Corey Thompson from ESL
We need to keep spots free for about 2-3 players during the inevitable horse trading during the offseason.This year it will probably be even more severe because of the final cap levels for all clubs except the roosters and donkeys who dont have one.There should be some choice talent available later
I think Rona could be one of these furphy's….
nrlcountrytiger
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I have too say Ivan is doing a great job…my opinion has changed...Top bloke...keep em coming happy about our direction
smoking_gun
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Not one of my more confident scoops as I can't get club confirmation. But he hasn't steered me wrong prior so I have no reason to doubt his info.
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It was mentioned 25 pages ago mate…Not doubting your info..I had heard similar...something doesn't feel right about the wait and see Rugby stuff..
TopTiger
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Given what has transpired over the last few years at the Tigers I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of signings that Ivan has secured since his arrival. For a change several of the signings have actually been quality players such as Packer, Reynolds etc.
smoking_gun
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I reckon they know the writing is on the wall. The latest report is that players have been looking elsewhere for weeks. So does give more credence to the story. Announcement is to come once the "official" fold is announced by end of the month.
Question I wonder is are the force/aru required to pay out the players contracts for 2018 and beyond? Could get ugly real quick this.
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As of today Western Force is a going concern and all contracts are in force. ARU is meeting on June 21 and it is expected that Western Force will be dissolved and that date that defines when players can legally sign new contracts. There are a number of WF players who have negotiated and agreed to new contracts with other teams but nothing has been signed yet. June 22 is the key date.
BeijingTigers
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Hi SG. According to this report the ARU will be required to honour existing contacts if players have signed with a Super Rugby franchise which is cut. What exactly that means is hard to say. Assuming Rona (or anyone else) has signed for 600k/yr at the Force for 2018 and is cut, then signs a deal with the WTs for 450k presumably the ARU would have to make up any shortfall? You'd think so.
**_"If the process does result in a team leaving the competition, all player contracts will be honoured," Clyne said on Monday.\
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"The best we can do in terms of certainty is to say to players, 'no matter what the outcome you'll have the certainty of having your contract honoured'._**
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/super-rugby/aru-lifts-super-rugby-contract-moratorium-will-honour-existing-deals-20170529-gwfk64.html
Coastie_Tiger
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Thanks for the clarification makes sense, so presumably all concerned think and know they are gone and have effectively signed contracts of intent that cant be lodged until the officially swing the axe.
tiger05premier
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I hope not. Don't need him and don't need to help bulldogs with their salary cap
Tiger_Watto
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ARU Contracts being 'honoured' would moreso mean that if the players sign with other clubs, the ARU would stump up the difference between the existing and new contract… Not so sure how that effect would happen if players switch codes or leave Australia.
Rona would be a great addition... Can he play Fullback?
Rona would be a great addition... Can he play Fullback?
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newtiger
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He ate the concrete.