Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Merlot]

It's like when Golden Oak reduced their 4 litre Cask down to a 3 litre cask but kept the price the same.
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Gordo's was always good value

 

[TurnStyle]

We're still chipping in. We're just not paying as much as before

Souths wanted him for longer than the initial one season agreement (2025) where the tigers contributed to his salary.

As part of this transfer, he was released from the remainder of his contract with Wests Tigers to sign a new contract with Souths.

I posted a link to the South Sydney website in a previous reply to this.


At least now I know who is Wong...

 

[Tom Shines]

My point is that the Player's Association would block it and the courts would never enforce it

Your point was also about some rant about US sports …they make most of our guys look like amateurs in terms of money their players get and how they run the show

The AFL manages to have a draft … which the NRL guys won’t cop for some reason… and sought court action over that …even though it’s a good tool to help poor teams improve and probably could have helped us get off the bottom a bit quicker these past 10 years ,,..what the courts decide isn’t necessarily for the betterment of the game for the fans

hopefully PVL starts pulling Clint Newton’s head in… the inmates are running the asylum

 

[Tom Shines]

I agree with you in theory. But I don't see what is to be gained if we were given all the salaries.

All that would happen is fans would see players not playing to their price tag and blame them for losses. This happens already. Or underpaid players would see what the teammates or opponents earn and demand pay rises. Again, this happens already. Finally, we would look at the Broncos having almost a $million more TPAs than everyone else and say that's why their successful and were not. Guess what, this happens already.

We would know what money is available still to be spent for each team …should that be a state secret ? I find watching US sports that being privy to the goings on with things like roster building further enhances the fan experience… the NRL also needs a free agent window as well on that point..

Also would be good to see how the Broncos, Roosters and others can have a much superior squad whilst we also spend the same amount of money …the TPA’s ‘s should be made public …if it doesn’t change anything …at least it’s out in the open and we can all see what a farce it imight lead to it being questioned. otherwise it just continues on for decades… you know the old saying - sunlight is the best disinfectant

The players that are being ripped off should know if as well…..although I think this isn’t as wide spread as you think I suspect …the agents are all talking to each other and they know the worth of their players

 

[king_sirro]

I agree with you in theory. But I don't see what is to be gained if we were given all the salaries.

All that would happen is fans would see players not playing to their price tag and blame them for losses. This happens already. Or underpaid players would see what the teammates or opponents earn and demand pay rises. Again, this happens already. Finally, we would look at the Broncos having almost a $million more TPAs than everyone else and say that's why their successful and were not. Guess what, this happens already.

I agree. I have no interest on knowing the exact salaries of players because for me, all it does is tell me what is on the books, not whats getting into the bank account or their wives,or other ways of propping the contract up. Sceptical yes, I know am, but having salaries published achieves nothing IMO

 

[Tom Shines]

I agree. I have no interest on knowing the exact salaries of players because for me, all it does is tell me what is on the books, not whats getting into the bank account or there wives,or other ways of propping the contract up. Sceptical yes, I know am, but having salaries published achieves nothing IM

Plus all the poor players getting criticised for not living up to expectations … it’s not like that ever happens now ..

 

[Buttface]

Except for Woodsy

Yep, actually got worse.
Congrats Woodsy.

 

[king_sirro]

Plus all the poor players getting criticised for not living up to expectations … it’s not like that ever happens now ..

For me this is a subject that I can see the arguments both ways and certainly respect your view that you would like salaries made public.

 

[Tom Shines]

For me this is a subject that I can see the arguments both ways and certainly respect your view that you would like salaries made public.

Thanks … I respect your opinion too …

 

[crazycat]

nz need a centre, would be a.great trade for barnett

Look I don't want to do this unless someone good is coming our way.

Skelton for Barnett is a good trade.
Yet our backline will suddenly look pretty poor:
Turuva
May
Makasini
?? Laulili (who are off to Perth).

Makasini has performed in the trails, but we should be planning an easing into first grade.
Sure I would swap Skelton for Barnett, but we go from a balanced team to a team really missing a back.

I hate that we have the bye round 1 again 🙁

 

[Nonotmeagain]

The NRL can force them to comply to be welcome to the next league license renewal.

Since when have the NRL ever refused one ??

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Look I don't want to do this unless someone good is coming our way.

Skelton for Barnett is a good trade.
Yet our backline will suddenly look pretty poor:
Turuva
May
Makasini
?? Laulili (who are off to Perth).

Makasini has performed in the trails, but we should be planning an easing into first grade.
Sure I would swap Skelton for Barnett, but we go from a balanced team to a team really missing a back.

I hate that we have the bye round 1 again 🙁

This isn't slavery "Skelton for Barnett is a good trade." you can't trade people. If they don't want to go or don't want to play @WTs nothing will happen.

 

[Tom Shines]

This isn't slavery "Skelton for Barnett is a good trade." you can't trade people. If they don't want to go or don't want to play @WTs nothing will happen.

I’m no expert, but don’t they do player trades in the AFL? Do we need to alert the UN Human Rights Commission?

 

[gregjm87]

We would know what money is available still to be spent for each team …should that be a state secret ? I find watching US sports that being privy to the goings on with things like roster building further enhances the fan experience… the NRL also needs a free agent window as well..

Also would be good to see how the Broncos, Roosters and others can have a much superior squad whilst we also spend the same amount of money …the TPA’s ‘s should be made public …if it doesn’t change anything …at least it’s out in the open and we can all see what a farce it is and something might be done to change things …otherwise it just continues on for decades… you know the old saying - sunlight is the best disinfectant

The players that are being ripped off should know if as well…..although I think this isn’t as wide spread as you think I suspect …the agents are all talking to each other and they know the worth of their players

Good answer. I like the first paragraph. I think most fans would like knowing cap space remaining at each club, though I do see an argument against also. E.g. Losing fan engagement once cap is essentially full or clubs have less negotiating power if agents know exactly how much is remaining. But these are more just highlighting the other perspective rather than actual personal concerns.

I still wouldn't expect anything to change with TPAs. It would be very easily argued as a restraint to attempt to limit them. I actually believe the best thing if it was revealed is it wouldn't be anywhere near as much of a farce as people think (for the most part). Again less of a concern but I see an argument that players may actively seek to get to clubs like the Broncos if it is in black and white that there is a far greater earning capacity there. It potentially (not necessarily likely but potentially) create a bigger gap.

I don't think that players being on unders is widespread. It would often happen for a season but then of course in most cases the pressure to upgrade and extend is put on by agents and even fans, I do think there are plenty of players on unders but very few with a massive discrepancy.

 

[gregjm87]

I’m no expert, but don’t they do player trades in the AFL? Do we need to alert the UN Human Rights Commission?

The player still needs to opt to leave in AFL. Most common example a player in say Adelaide asks to return to Melbourne. They won't necessarily choose the club but they do have some say in the club and complete say in destination.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I’m no expert, but don’t they do player trades in the AFL? Do we need to alert the UN Human Rights Commission?

Only with the consent of the players involved - plenty of clubs ( Essendon, GWS, Suns etc) refused trades for players last year and required the player to honour the contract - players have the right to say no and the club is required to honour the contract. It's done with everyone's knowledge and agreement. The UNHCR would be a welcome input.

 

[Tom Shines]

Good answer. I like the first paragraph. I think most fans would like knowing cap space remaining at each club, though I do see an argument against also. E.g. Losing fan engagement once cap is essentially full or clubs have less negotiating power if agents know exactly how much is remaining. But these are more just highlighting the other perspective rather than actual personal concerns.

I still wouldn't expect anything to change with TPAs. It would be very easily argued as a restraint to attempt to limit them. I actually believe the best thing if it was revealed is it wouldn't be anywhere near as much of a farce as people think (for the most part). Again less of a concern but I see an argument that players may actively seek to get to clubs like the Broncos if it is in black and white that there is a far greater earning capacity there. It potentially (not necessarily likely but potentially) create a bigger gap.

I don't think that players being on unders is widespread. It would often happen for a season but then of course in most cases the pressure to upgrade and extend is put on by agents and even fans, I do think there are plenty of players on unders but very few with a massive discrepancy.

Cheers …I’ll leave it at that …. I agree with some of things you say … and I don’t think anything is changing anytime soon…

 

[Shoes]

I’m no expert, but don’t they do player trades in the AFL? Do we need to alert the UN Human Rights Commission?

You are correct re the trade in AFL but the player has to agree to be traded.There is a story of a player locking up his house so the club officials couldn’t get in and pressure to agree.

 

[Tom Shines]

Only with the consent of the players involved - plenty of clubs ( Essendon, GWS, Suns etc) refused trades for players last year and required the player to honour the contract - players have the right to say no and the club is required to honour the contract. It's done with everyone's knowledge and agreement. The UNHCR would be a welcome input.

Ok ..cheers I wasn’t aware of that about the AFL players

 

[gregjm87]

I agree. I have no interest on knowing the exact salaries of players because for me, all it does is tell me what is on the books, not whats getting into the bank account or their wives,or other ways of propping the contract up. Sceptical yes, I know am, but having salaries published achieves nothing IMO

Yep. Publishing salaries won't stop any genuine rorts, so ultimately I think nothing changes. Tom however did make some fair points to other benefits.