Rorting The Salary Cap
- MarkZZZ
- Captain
- Posts: 600
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:18 pm
- Team:
- Location: sydney
- Has thanked: 0
- Been liked: 0
Rorting The Salary Cap
The Sorm get caught out with two sets of books. For sure there are other teams in the same boat as the Storm. I would say there are a few of them out there. I have heard rumours about the Roosters and the Broncos and possibly the Bunnies. Time will tell if any of that is true. Is the penalty too harsh, no, I don't think so. They have reached their height with a playing roster that they would not of have otherwise had. The no points for the season is also right as they have a roster that they would otherwise not have had which gives them an unfair advantage against all the other teams. It definately sends a message to all the others out there. Do others think the penalty is too high?
- Beaussie
- Site Admin
- Posts: 9920
- Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:38 pm
- Team: Sydney Swans
- Location: Sydney
- Has thanked: 232 times
- Been liked: 51 times
Tough call for Storm fans but I think the NRL had no other choice. The rorting demonstrated over a 5 year period required harsh penalties to be applied to set an example for any clubs considering following a similar path.
That said, what are peoples thoughts on tipping Melbourne Storm games? I would have thought tipping as usual but am open to other alternative opinions. What do tippers think?
That said, what are peoples thoughts on tipping Melbourne Storm games? I would have thought tipping as usual but am open to other alternative opinions. What do tippers think?
- MarkZZZ
- Captain
- Posts: 600
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:18 pm
- Team:
- Location: sydney
- Has thanked: 0
- Been liked: 0
I think it should be business as usual for the players. Afterall they are playing for a contract for next year. The Storm will be having to cut $700.000 worth of talent from the roster to get under the salary cap next year. The players to be shed will be out to secure a contract. The incentive to perform is there for the players.
-
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:58 pm
- Team:
- Location:
- Has thanked: 0
- Been liked: 0
- Contact:
MarkZZZ.....agree 100%, the extent of deception needs to be discouraged.
Beaussie.............. originally thought Melbourne a risk for tipping, what they got play for? but having seen their demolition of the Warriors + media reports of team unity and a resolve to stick together, I was impressed. Valid point of players focussed to obtain contract for next season. Undecided, if things go good......could perform OK......a couple of losses..... lose interest + hard to keep squad motivated.
From a tipping perspective, will monitor their progress & "take it week by week".....sitting on the fence!!!
Beaussie.............. originally thought Melbourne a risk for tipping, what they got play for? but having seen their demolition of the Warriors + media reports of team unity and a resolve to stick together, I was impressed. Valid point of players focussed to obtain contract for next season. Undecided, if things go good......could perform OK......a couple of losses..... lose interest + hard to keep squad motivated.
From a tipping perspective, will monitor their progress & "take it week by week".....sitting on the fence!!!
-
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:51 am
- Team:
- Location: Berkeley Vale
- Has thanked: 0
- Been liked: 0
Salary Cap
With the salary cap issue. People tend to forget that Canberra were over the salary cap by $110,000 dollars when they won the 1990 premiership.
This would be comparable in today's breaches by Melbourne. Their penalty was a fine but kept the premiership and all was forgotten by the end of the off season.
:evil: [/quote]
This would be comparable in today's breaches by Melbourne. Their penalty was a fine but kept the premiership and all was forgotten by the end of the off season.
:evil: [/quote]
- Scorger Man
- Reserves
- Posts: 221
- Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:00 pm
- Team: Richmond Tigers
- Location: Bris Vegas baby
- Has thanked: 0
- Been liked: 0
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 31 guests