Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[bigsiro]

Get all club payments and TPA to go through the NRL, (so they will actually be real TPAs) and then focus on reducing the corruption within the NRL itself (because no plan is perfect and I bet there will be dodgy deals done there).

They do all go through the NRL - all TPAs are reported and ratified by the NRL. So are all contracts, registered with NRL. NRL knows exactly who is getting what.

If you are talking about the unofficial "shadowy" brown paper bag backdoor carpark deals, there's nothing the NRL can do without evidence.

If I choose to "gift" Harry Grant a brand new house and I have no official affiliation with the Tigers apart from being a fan, there's nothing the NRL can do. Any club with heavy-hitting supporters are going to see that clout impact the roster.

Hold on... that is only idealistic and simply not real life!

A proper TPA exists so that the player can market themselves, regardless of team.
So, in your example the brand new house is a gift from a fan of Harry Grant the NRL star, irrespective of who he plays for.
But we know that's not how the gift works.
In reality, Harry Grant would only get that brand new house on the condition that he plays for WT. And it's not from just a fan; it comes from a corporation who is not at all at arms length from employees of the club. But we all know this! @jirskyr you are not that naIve... come on!

I don't understand? What I am saying is NRL can't do anything about it if it's not a club sponsor or direct affiliate.

Well that is just untrue as it breaches TPA rules.
The NRL won’t do anything in certain circumstances, but they can!
James Roberts signing at Brisbane for well below his market value was a prime example of the TPA rule being circumvented in a manner which allows the NRL to turn a blind eye. But it is exploitation and clear flouting of the rules.
Call it gifts, call it benefits, call it payments - it’s all the same.
Some clubs have systems or have nurtured their wealthy affiliates and are just allowed to do it. Some haven’t.
It’s a rort plain and simple.

 

[Tiger5150]

Get all club payments and TPA to go through the NRL, (so they will actually be real TPAs) and then focus on reducing the corruption within the NRL itself (because no plan is perfect and I bet there will be dodgy deals done there).

They do all go through the NRL - all TPAs are reported and ratified by the NRL. So are all contracts, registered with NRL. NRL knows exactly who is getting what.

If you are talking about the unofficial "shadowy" brown paper bag backdoor carpark deals, there's nothing the NRL can do without evidence.

If I choose to "gift" Harry Grant a brand new house and I have no official affiliation with the Tigers apart from being a fan, there's nothing the NRL can do. Any club with heavy-hitting supporters are going to see that clout impact the roster.

Hold on... that is only idealistic and simply not real life!

A proper TPA exists so that the player can market themselves, regardless of team.
So, in your example the brand new house is a gift from a fan of Harry Grant the NRL star, irrespective of who he plays for.
But we know that's not how the gift works.
In reality, Harry Grant would only get that brand new house on the condition that he plays for WT. And it's not from just a fan; it comes from a corporation who is not at all at arms length from employees of the club. But we all know this! @jirskyr you are not that naIve... come on!

I don't understand? What I am saying is NRL can't do anything about it if it's not a club sponsor or direct affiliate.

Well that is just untrue ***as it breaches TPA rules.***

Im not sure Im understanding you correctly, but you are wrong on this.

There is nothing stopping Cam Smith or (Insert player name here) signing an endorsement contract with Pepsi or (insert name of comany with no affiliations with Storm) for $27M if both parties want, nor should there be.

 

[Don Kershane]

I would like to commend Cam Smith for (so far ) rejecting overtures from Advanced Hair Studios regarding an ambassadorial role. I would hope this put to bed scurrilous rumours regarding his mercenary reputation.

 

[tony soprano]

Cade Cust has agreed to terms with Manly, but is yet to sign a contract according to The Mole, which means clubs can still offer him contracts. Maybe we are going after him

is another JRey like player...no thanks

He’s probably got more skills than Reynolds

Ninja skills?

 

[Goldust]

I would like to commend Cam Smith for (so far ) rejecting overtures from Advanced Hair Studios regarding an ambassadorial role. I would hope this put to bed scurrilous rumours regarding his mercenary reputation.

😂
My mate said the other day,nowhere near enough bald footy players nowadays.

 

[Don Kershane]

One too many bald commentators at Fox Sports.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

 

[avocadoontoast]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

 

[JC99]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

Jack Bird for $275k is great. One year deal, if he stays fit and plays well you’ve got a quality player on your hands. Off contract come 2022 so could downgrade his price if need be.

 

[JC99]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

With only one year left they’ll probably hold onto him. If he had a couple years left it makes sense to pay part of his contract but one year ain’t worth it

 

[clontarfkid]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

I actually think Reynolds will wind his way back to the Dogs for next season,cause if he doesnt he'll be playing reserve grade for most of next year an wont get a chance to audition for a new contract at 32.He'll take a cut on his $800,we'll take a cut...and Dogs will pay about $400.Also think Foran will wind his way back to manly for a similiar price
..and I wouldnt take Milford if he was free...hes not 1st grade anymore
Id take a chance on Bird at $275k only if he still has pace to play in the centres..dont need a small forward

 

[avocadoontoast]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

I think Reynolds is pretty ordinary at everything tbh. Will be great when he's gone.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

I actually think Reynolds will wind his way back to the Dogs for next season,cause if he doesnt he'll be playing reserve grade for most of next year an wont get a chance to audition for a new contract at 32.He'll take a cut on his $800,we'll take a cut...and Dogs will pay about $400.Also think Foran will wind his way back to manly for a similiar price
..and I wouldnt take Milford if he was free...hes not 1st grade anymore
Id take a chance on Bird at $275k only if he still has pace to play in the centres..dont need a small forward

If you got Milford fit and motivated he's a class player. But they are two massive if's..

 

[Geo]

What ..Milford gets a Million Dollars.....?

 

[JC99]

Fox reporting Broncos shopping around Milford and Bird. Broncos could be forced to pay $700k of Bird's $975k and $600k of Milford's $1m.

?????????

I reckon we'll have to do something similar to get Reynolds off the books for next year.

Reynolds is in better form. I think the club will ride it out unless near full contract is paid

I actually think Reynolds will wind his way back to the Dogs for next season,cause if he doesnt he'll be playing reserve grade for most of next year an wont get a chance to audition for a new contract at 32.He'll take a cut on his $800,we'll take a cut...and Dogs will pay about $400.Also think Foran will wind his way back to manly for a similiar price
..and I wouldnt take Milford if he was free...hes not 1st grade anymore
Id take a chance on Bird at $275k only if he still has pace to play in the centres..dont need a small forward

I severely doubt he would cancel his contract to sign a new one for a reduced price, that never happens.

No matter if he stays or goes he will be on his reported $850k for next year. Considering it’s the last year of his deal they’ll probably just hold onto him unless there’s a player they really need the money for. Foran is a cheaper and better option for bulldogs at 5/8 anyway

 

[avocadoontoast]

Foran is a cheaper and better option for bulldogs at 5/8 anyway

Foran is class. In a terrible team he's in great form. If you got him in a team with a dominant pack and some decent backs running off him he'd be formidable.

 

[clontarfkid]

Forans days of big $$ contracts are over.Manly more likely to pay $300-400 for him than dogs who have been badly burnt with him...which creates room for Reynolds
...heres hoping!

 

[Geo]

Just on that I watched the Buzzard and Pooper discussing Sloth's player salary list ..can't remember the player and Pooper asked Buzzard what he was on the list 600K ..Buzzard replied yeah 600K or 700K something like that..

Ummm so which is it 600K or 700K ....

Real accurate reporting from the Sloth..then you get punters who believe the tripe trotted out..