2018 Cap

[TomRedVRiver]

Interesting article here. Basically saying 11 clubs in the NRL are at risk of being over the cap next year due to overestimation.
Whilst that is completely the NRL's fault, it leaves us in a fantastic position, as we are (apparently) one of the only clubs that didn't overestimate the cap and have breathing space left, according to Phil Gould.
If this is true, then hats off to Millward. He may not be as incompetent as some people think he is.

It also leaves us in a prime poaching position. If clubs like the Dogs/Roosters/Penrith etc are that far over the cap and have to shed players, we could snare that top-line front rower we've been looking for.
A quote from Gould in the article states -
“When the final cap figure comes down they’ll have to release players and they’re probably going to have to tip in money to get rid of them. The clubs that are looking to release players to get back under the salary cap are not going to be able to release them at their full value, they’re going to have to contribute to that which means these other clubs are going to pick up cheap buys.”
This fits with what Millward has been saying about "being patient" and waiting for the right player to come along due to salary cap pressure on other clubs. It's honestly a masterstroke if true.

Link to article -
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/me...d/news-story/3a7a293947287e3268680ddb437c1005

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Unfortunately these clubs that are over the cap will always find loopholes in the system even if its as straight forward as TPA......and those that cant will in most cases just offload the blokes that have exceeded their used by date....and any of the cast offs may rejuvinate their career under a good coach.... unfortunately thats where it ends for us

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Well, we all know the Rorters are already under the cap, so they can sleep easy.

 

[Brutalitops]

It's not complete the NRL's fault at all. Yes it took an embarrassingly long time to finalise the cap but any club who assumed a cap total without a guarantee is very silly.

 

[OzDragon]

Losing Dugan pretty much guaranteed we will be under the cap by a fair bit anyway.

But that begs the question, besides a forward to replace Packer, who else do we need? A winger in 2 years to replace our left wing legend, but that's it?

 

[RPG437]

The cap is a farce really - how is it a leveller when rich clubs can utilise TPA's to keep players????? Or am I missing something...

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

The fact that the NRL hasn't finalised next years cap 5 weeks before the end of the regular season proves no one is actually running the game.

 

[Drag Queen]

The cap is a farce really - how is it a leveller when rich clubs can utilise TPA's to keep players????? Or am I missing something...

Missing nothing mate. TPAs pays the piper.

 

[SEAT 1A]

It would be nice to see a level playing field regarding the cap. Not getting my hopes up, I'm afraid we will be left at the altar.

 

[Redhoopz]

Losing Dugan pretty much guaranteed we will be under the cap by a fair bit anyway.

But that begs the question, besides a forward to replace Packer, who else do we need? A winger in 2 years to replace our left wing legend, but that's it?

Only if the right forward is available and is better than what we have coming through. No more journeyman, old plodders or anyone in the back end of their career. Now, I know that narrows down the options, but it's the direction the club need to head towards.

We don't need any wingers for years to come.

 

[JDHD]

The bulldogs, Raiders and Panther's caps are all f**ked. Sharks are in trouble. Broncos and Roosters have places to hide the money. The rest are in trouble.

The only ones who are definitely under the cap now are us, Newcastle, Wests and Manly. Maybe the Warriors, given they're losing Foran and they work off NZ dollars.

 

[RedV Resurgence]

Time to implement a draft. TPA screw the salary cap.

 

[Como Connection]

The bulldogs, Raiders and Panther's caps are all f**ked. Sharks are in trouble. Broncos and Roosters have places to hide the money. The rest are in trouble.

The only ones who are definitely under the cap now are us, Newcastle, Wests and Manly. Maybe the Warriors, given they're losing Foran and they work off NZ dollars.

Junior Paulo would be nice.
CC

 

[TomRedVRiver]

Junior Paulo would be nice.
CC

Paulo, Klemmer, Waerea-Hargreaves, Boyd, Campbell-Gillard.

Any of those would be lovely.

 

[Slippery Morris]

I don't get how these clubs can spend money on players not knowing the cap and knowing they can be over it. Shows how arrogant and cocky they are and that they know they will get away with it by getting leniency by their ex-CEO or contacts wiithin the NRL. THey reckon it is 2-3 clubs. Dogs being obvious one, Raiders and Broncos. Junior Paulo wants out at Canberra so you never know with him coming to Saints. Canberra players moving to Saints is very common indeed.

Millward not rushing on buying a forward is looking good now as I can see a firesale coming up and Saints will have cash to spend.

I heard a rumour Saints were sniffing around Micahel Liccha. Apparently he was a gun prior to the Dogs and people say once he leaves Des' system will explodes into a gun NRL player. Worth a punt if cheap. Heard this on a Podcast "Fifth and Last". These guys have a pretty good knowledge of the juniors and have wraps on Liccha.

 

[Redhoopz]

I don't get how these clubs can spend money on players not knowing the cap and knowing they can be over it. Shows how arrogant and cocky they are and that they know they will get away with it by getting leniency by their ex-CEO or contacts wiithin the NRL. THey reckon it is 2-3 clubs. Dogs being obvious one, Raiders and Broncos. Junior Paulo wants out at Canberra so you never know with him coming to Saints. Canberra players moving to Saints is very common indeed.

Millward not rushing on buying a forward is looking good now as I can see a firesale coming up and Saints will have cash to spend.

I heard a rumour Saints were sniffing around Micahel Liccha. Apparently he was a gun prior to the Dogs and people say once he leaves Des' system will explodes into a gun NRL player. Worth a punt if cheap. Heard this on a Podcast "Fifth and Last". These guys have a pretty good knowledge of the juniors and have wraps on Liccha.

Not sold on Lichaa, hasn't shown much to be excited about.... but I wouldn't be surprised if Lichaa is brought in as a depth signing for the Cutters, as I don't think Havili will be there next year and Lichaa would most likely take that position.

 

[possm]

I don't get how these clubs can spend money on players not knowing the cap and knowing they can be over it. Shows how arrogant and cocky they are and that they know they will get away with it by getting leniency by their ex-CEO or contacts wiithin the NRL. THey reckon it is 2-3 clubs. Dogs being obvious one, Raiders and Broncos. Junior Paulo wants out at Canberra so you never know with him coming to Saints. Canberra players moving to Saints is very common indeed.

Millward not rushing on buying a forward is looking good now as I can see a firesale coming up and Saints will have cash to spend.

I heard a rumour Saints were sniffing around Micahel Liccha. Apparently he was a gun prior to the Dogs and people say once he leaves Des' system will explodes into a gun NRL player. Worth a punt if cheap. Heard this on a Podcast "Fifth and Last". These guys have a pretty good knowledge of the juniors and have wraps on Liccha.

Many cap infringements result in a fine so, the rich Clubs just pay the fine the following season.
The NRL/player managers should manage TPA's not distant friends of Clubs. TPA's should be for national campaigns and should transfer with players to a new club.

 

[watatank]

I heard a rumour Saints were sniffing around Micahel Liccha. Apparently he was a gun prior to the Dogs and people say once he leaves Des' system will explodes into a gun NRL player. Worth a punt if cheap. Heard this on a Podcast "Fifth and Last". These guys have a pretty good knowledge of the juniors and have wraps on Liccha.

Was that before we got McInnes? Because there's no chance of this happening now.

We have got McInnes and Robson is one of the best in his age group.

 

[Overseas dragon]

Talking about hookers seems another ex dragon by the name of Cameron King looks to have a bright future saw him score a try for the BIG RED V in the world club challenge ..sad how they make a name for themselves. .after playing their junior fooball for us .has a few bows to his game drop kicks runs from dummy half , kicks well from dummy half.good luck to the boy .sad he's playing for Parramatta.

 

[Redhoopz]

Talking about hookers seems another ex dragon by the name of Cameron King looks to have a bright future saw him score a try for the BIG RED V in the world club challenge ..sad how they make a name for themselves. .after playing their junior fooball for us .has a few bows to his game drop kicks runs from dummy half , kicks well from dummy half.good luck to the boy .sad he's playing for Parramatta.

I'm not sure what you mean by that?

He's not at the Dragons because he couldn't string more than two games together without getting injured. Showed great potential while he was here, but injuries got the better of him.

I'm happy to see him healthy and playing good footy