Woods may have stayed if Ivan had come earlier

[southerntiger]

If the NRL won't register Woods and Forans contract , is there anything stopping them signing elsewhere?

Yeah, the contract. Unless it has an express term allowing them out of it in this situation.

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

 

[Gary_Bakerloo]

Classic from Hooper. 3 months ago he was on Saturday radio stating we are a complete basket case.

 

[gallagher]

If the NRL won't register Woods and Forans contract , is there anything stopping them signing elsewhere?

Yeah, the contract. Unless it has an express term allowing them out of it in this situation.

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if these unregistered contracts are worthless.

 

[softlaw]

As long as he's not captain.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

It can't be a happy dressing room when players know some of there team mates will be given the boot to make room for these two. The longer this continues, the chances of these players finding clubs decreases. At some point, something has to give.

 

[Tim Sheens]

If the NRL won't register Woods and Forans contract , is there anything stopping them signing elsewhere?

Yeah, the contract. Unless it has an express term allowing them out of it in this situation.

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if these unregistered contracts are worthless.

Communications and letters of intent are different and less binding. If a player has a fully signed contract to play RL for club Y for X amount the club is liable to pay that amount to the player regardless of it being registered with a governing body, else every contract is worthless.

 

[Joel Helmes]

I wonder if we've gone quiet on the player signing front in recent times waiting to see what unfolds.

 

[Harvey]

If there is a contract, Canterbury will have to pay Woods regardless of whether he actually ever laces up a boot with them. If he is not playing, this money will not count towards their cap.

Is similar to the extension that Hopoate signed with Parra before playing for Canterbury.

 

[southerntiger]

Yeah, the contract. Unless it has an express term allowing them out of it in this situation.

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if these unregistered contracts are worthless.

Communications and letters of intent are different and less binding. If a player has a fully signed contract to play RL for club Y for X amount the club is liable to pay that amount to the player regardless of it being registered with a governing body, else every contract is worthless.

The version of the standard NRL contract that I reviewed about 5 years ago contained a condition precedent that it be registered with the NRL. This was the reason that Molten was able to backflip on the Dragons. The contract hadn't been registered.

This is also why clubs hold off announcing signings until the NRL clears the contract.

 

[TYGA]

At Belmore today for the Dogs v Jets game and the word is Woods won't be coming to the Bulldogs. Also believe Hassler is safe as houses until the board elections as the leagues won't cut the cheque for his payout. Looks like a rebel ticket may run and they want Hassler still there.

 

[gallagher]

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if these unregistered contracts are worthless.

Communications and letters of intent are different and less binding. If a player has a fully signed contract to play RL for club Y for X amount the club is liable to pay that amount to the player regardless of it being registered with a governing body, else every contract is worthless.

The version of the standard NRL contract that I reviewed about 5 years ago contained a condition precedent that it be registered with the NRL. This was the reason that Molten was able to backflip on the Dragons. The contract hadn't been registered.

This is also why clubs hold off announcing signings until the NRL clears the contract.

Its very messy and confusing isn't it. You wouldn't want to be woods or foran.

 

[newtiger]

Bulldogs such a great run club, hahaha.

 

[stryker]

Bulldogs such a great run club, hahaha.

This is a thought provoking, original and exceptionally well presented post. Thankyou for wasting our time with it.

 

[sideline_eye]

Regardless of what stupidities that Woods may have uttered (and it made me angry as well), if he stayed we would have a very formidable forward pack. On this basis, I'm prepared to say, "Come back, Aaron, all is forgiven!"

Of course, if he doesn't go to the Bulldogs, it doesn't mean he will necessarily play here next year, with other clubs maybe looking to pick him up or just looking to put us into a bidding war to make us spend too much for him.

However, on the basis of what he has said recently, I'd be confident that a) he would stay here if his Bulldogs deal falls through and b) we wouldn't pay too much over the market…...... but the most likely outcome is still that he will become a Bulldog.

 

[Harvey]

Would be ironic seeing him join a stable club with a winning culture like the knights or warriors. They also have plenty of room under the cap. If he is going to cost decent coin, and was a choice between keeping Woods or picking up a quality backrower through the suggested fire sale, I would take the 2nd rower.

 

[Tim Sheens]

My understanding is that NRL contracts aren't enforceable until registered by the NRL, although presumably the parties have an obligation to do everything reasonably necessary to get them registered.

Don't forget the Dogs have form with this. Did the same thing a few years ago with Fifita.

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if these unregistered contracts are worthless.

Communications and letters of intent are different and less binding. If a player has a fully signed contract to play RL for club Y for X amount the club is liable to pay that amount to the player regardless of it being registered with a governing body, else every contract is worthless.

The version of the standard NRL contract that I reviewed about 5 years ago contained a condition precedent that it be registered with the NRL. This was the reason that Molten was able to backflip on the Dragons. The contract hadn't been registered.

This is also why clubs hold off announcing signings until the NRL clears the contract.

My recollection is the inserted condition of being granted a release that was not met by WT made it unenforceable and is what enraged the dragons. The ability to play in the NRL would be dependent on the body registering the contract.

 

[vlad]

This may end up like the Will Hopoate contract at Parramatta . Where he ended up at the Bulldogs & sued Parra for the difference .

 

[innsaneink]

Regardless of what stupidities that Woods may have uttered (and it made me angry as well), if he stayed we would have a very formidable forward pack. On this basis, I'm prepared to say, "Come back, Aaron, all is forgiven!"

Of course, if he doesn't go to the Bulldogs, it doesn't mean he will necessarily play here next year, with other clubs maybe looking to pick him up or just looking to put us into a bidding war to make us spend too much for him.

However, on the basis of what he has said recently, I'd be confident that a) he would stay here if his Bulldogs deal falls through and b) we wouldn't pay too much over the market…...... but the most likely outcome is still that he will become a Bulldog.

Agree.
I can look past his dumb comments… He really isn't too bright as we all know.
It's not even close to how Moses carried on... That was shameful

 

[Hbom]

At Belmore today for the Dogs v Jets game and the word is Woods won't be coming to the Bulldogs. Also believe Hassler is safe as houses until the board elections as the leagues won't cut the cheque for his payout. Looks like a rebel ticket may run and they want Hassler still there.

Heard the same 2nd hand from a bulldogs source.

 

[Swordy]

I know I dont speak for all, but I think if Woods was to stay somehow, it is probably the biggest shot in the arm this club has had for a long time.

There will be those that say he is a plodder, a grub, a bigmouth, good riddance etc etc, thats fine.

I just think it would be a great look that someone wants to stay, the club is well run, well coached, and many players would be happy to see him stay. I suspect more people would be happy to see him stay than to see him go.

I dont think it will happen as the dogs would want to walk away without a black eye…....but stranger things have happened in this game. I think it is a bit of media hype just the same.