Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

sleeve said:
Watched NRL 360. and saw the panel mentioning Easts 3.6 mil over the salary cap,wit third party deals.
Anasta as a player manager,ex player and with close ties to Nick looked extremely uncomfortable.
The whole purpose of the salary cap, was to keep the competition fair. That ultra rich clubs, can get away with this, is a blot on the game. I want the players to earn as much as they can, but the NRL must ensure a fair playing field.
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That was their guess of values.
 
Lol too. Agreed. The cap agreement and third party payments are $ that are disclosed. It’s what’s not disclosed that is the problem. Players and their managers are not dumb. Winning a comp is also great. But one guarantee is that players are getting what they are worth, every cent disclosed or undisclosed. Short career and no way will they be taking less. It’s all bollocks because the majority will believe. The truth is another matter….that’s how money works. It’s Ben like that from the day it was invented. We just need to learn to play the game! You also need balls to do so!
 
batboy said:
You really believe that shit?

You reckon he went past all the Roosters training gear in his closet
(That he's been wearing every day for the last 4 years)

To find a Souths kit - that he hasn't used for 4 years.
Assuming of course, That he actually kept it (Which most players don't)
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Hahaha no I’m not saying I believe that bit just stating that’s what is being said

However - from a very close source I do know the topic and the situation itself is real idk the specifics nor do I want to know tbh

Very sad situation all around and hope he can find himself again

We were targeting him pretty heavily as well so kinda glad we avoided that
 
Why have a salary cap ? If you have third party deals, doesn't that make a mockery of the cap ?
sleeve said:
It is obviously a big money earner, but the NRL has to do more to balance the payments. This is rorting, Melbourne got penalised for far less.
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About time they publish the salaries with TPA's at least that way you know when a 15 million dollar team spanks a 11 million dollar team it's not a big deal

It's a bit like a middle of the road first grade team winning the reserve grade premiership who would care
 
Don't know if it's been mentioned, I was watching a recorded 360 from last night, Paul Crawley said the talk is the Tigers have hit up Warrington about George Williams, said the rumour is they want a huge transfer fee but the Tigers might be willing to negotiate. Depending what Moses does.
 
I use to see the Bundy Bear when I had a skinful.
I chased him down George Street once to Town Hall. Could never catch the bastard.
batboy said:
You really believe that shit?

You reckon he went past all the Roosters training gear in his closet
(That he's been wearing every day for the last 4 years)

To find a Souths kit - that he hasn't used for 4 years.
Assuming of course, That he actually kept it (Which most players don't)
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liltiger said:
Don't know if it's been mentioned, I was watching a recorded 360 from last night, Paul Crawley said the talk is the Tigers have hit up Warrington about George Williams, said the rumour is they want a huge transfer fee but the Tigers might be willing to negotiate. Depending what Moses does.
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Raiders fans would really blow a gasket if that happened.
 
liltiger said:
Funny thing is Anasta on 360 was saying guys take unders to go there because of the networking available for future work in the media or business. But I thought 1. Players wernt allowed to be signed for massive unders and 2. Any income generated outside the game as a result of a players contract is all included in the salary cap. So if player A signs for 300k under value because a board member promised them a career in the media after they retire it should all be included and details disclosed in the salary cap. Thats what Pasco got pinged for for Robbie, not disclosing the contract offer once he retired. Having the contract off site.
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it is the investment and contacts after football e.g. gyngell and bouris, player retires they then get investment or financial advise through friendships etc, can't police that really
 
Glenji95 said:
The rumour is that when he was in Amsterdam, he did some mushrooms which have really messed up his brain. Apparently during a Roosters meeting with the players when they were saying what the club means to them, he was drawing planets and weird stuff and wasn’t 100% mentally and physically. Slurring his words and just didn’t look like he was there if you know what I mean. Whether that’s true or not I don’t know but in the message that went around they reckon there is a very strong chance he will never play again. The shrooms have really messed up his brain if legit. I feel bad for the guy but if legit I don’t think Roosters shouldn’t get the cap relief it didn’t happen as a result of him playing it happened off the field. If the NRL grants it soon every club will claim similar stuff to get cap relief as well.
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that is 100% correct .. he's brain is a little fried .. i think they call it cooked .. so i believe the NRL should not compensate the Rorters a single cent .. a bad result for Crichton for making a stupid choice .. !!
 
Surely if the wants 5 years, and parra won't provide, he will be on the phone to us.
 
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batboy said:
You really believe that shit?

You reckon he went past all the Roosters training gear in his closet
(That he's been wearing every day for the last 4 years)

To find a Souths kit - that he hasn't used for 4 years.
Assuming of course, That he actually kept it (Which most players don't)
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It’s all rumour so I was reluctant to discuss. However if you’ve seen permanent psychosis affects of drug use and adding to the affects of ongoing head knocks from NRL then I guess anything’s possible? I certainly wouldn’t be surprised. Of course it could be completely made up. I hope it’s not that bad for his sake.
 
teddy23 said:
Hahaha no I’m not saying I believe that bit just stating that’s what is being said

However - from a very close source I do know the topic and the situation itself is real idk the specifics nor do I want to know tbh

Very sad situation all around and hope he can find himself again

We were targeting him pretty heavily as well so kinda glad we avoided that
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If the gist of what is being posted here about Chrichton is correct I'm very concerned and would be deeply saddened should things turn out badly for him.

I posted previously that it would be pretty unlikely the sole reason for his leave was "having been diagnosed as bipolar". I can't say about the concussion causation, but it's not something that just happens, e.g., you get a check up and your doctor says you have a terminal illness.

Type 1 bipolar would be the only classification that I'd think would be debilitating to the extent he never plays again. Again, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think this is possible to suddenly be affected by.

It sounds to me like he has probably always been type 2 bp or Cylclothymia, but just never realised it; It's impossible to know if your highs are any higher than anyone else's, lows likewise because it's always just been how you are.

*come to think of it, isn't Andrew Johns bipolar? Will check... Seems to ring a bell.

Yep:
www.foxsports.com.au

Andrew Johns speaks openly about his struggles and diagnosis with bipolar disorder

‘I was out of control, my life was chaos’: The cry for help that led to Joey’s bipolar diagnosis
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au

Where this does come into effect, *I think*, is his not knowing he was predisposed to extremely adverse effects of certain drugs most others aren't.

Some people can smoke weed their whole lives and be fine. A small percentage could do it a bit and it can mess them up.

He's a young guy who may or may not have taken something everyone else was taking no worries, but it's fkd with his mind.

Whether bipolar or CTE (concussions) is a catalyst, who knows? Either way I doubt it would help.

This truly saddens me and I really hope he is okay. I'm sure he is getting the best care possible, but the thing is broken bones mend; the mind is far more precious and infinitely less understood.
 
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