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  1. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    It is taking a risk. We would pay him big money in the following years. He has been out of the game for two years and his body shape has changed quite a bit. How is that not a risk? There is no guarantee he will perform, and there is no telling what he should be valued at given his years out of...
  2. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    I wonder what the tweet is about, and obviously if it is genuine. Is he complaining or is he saying the NRL is changing its policies?
  3. boxhead

    Why do we need Israel Folau?

    Mostly I wanted him because it would actually create a lot of interest in our team, and plus, it has been years since we've signed a genuine, young representative quality star player. Also, as much as our outside backs are young and still developing, I don't have too much faith in most of them...
  4. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

  5. boxhead

    Rumoured and Confirmed Signings and Other Assorted Crap VIII

    Agreed. I hope like hell we make massive changes to the squad for 2014, otherwise we will be in a rut for several years.
  6. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    This sucks. Well, at least I won't lose anymore sleep over it. I can stop worrying now. Thanks Staggs. Indeed. Amateur hour with the club. We are a joke.
  7. boxhead

    ParraFirst plays down Fitzgerald link

    :lol: strider!
  8. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    Just saying, it wouldn't surprise me. I despise politicians, and I see the current board no differently. As ridiculous as it might seem, it is also seemingly the only way we might get hopeful about signing Izzy. Just curious Staggs, do you know if any of the players have asked if they could...
  9. boxhead

    Rumoured Signings 2013

    I would like to see any club pay as much for Asotasi as would be necessary for Souths to fit Folau in. I really can't see any club doing it. Frankly though, I think even neutrals would agree the salary cap would look like a bit of a joke if Souths could sign Folau and not the Eels.
  10. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    In what part of the post did I say all former players don't deserve a role? I merely said that when ex-players with very little experience in management roles are elected over those with much better credentials, it really is no surprise why the NRL is seen by many as a poorly run sport. Not...
  11. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    I'm curious, if we have to pay "market value" for Israel Folau, does every club have to do the same for all of their players? If not, why is it just Folau and 'star' players? How do they determine who is a 'star' player, and how do they determine their value? If true, seriously, how can the...
  12. boxhead

    ParraFirst plays down Fitzgerald link

    Mind you, don't take me to be blindly supporting Parra First. Just pointing out that it is a bit silly and cynical to criticize them for the temporary involvement of Fitzy.
  13. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    Politicians always think about themselves first Pou. The current board members are no different. I'm not saying it is correct, what I am saying is that it really would not surprise me.
  14. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    Isn't it obvious? If you were looking for a marketing manager or an executive of development, would you really prioritize former players or those who are actually qualified for the role? Schubert has overseen two systematic successful attempts at cheating the salary cap, and the current Folau...
  15. boxhead

    ParraFirst plays down Fitzgerald link

    Matt and Phil have both openly said that Denis will have no role at the club, that he will not be involved in any way with the management of the club. These two are both well respected and successful businessmen, I think it is a bit naive to assume they are lying simply because Denis was...
  16. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    I tend to agree, this whole saga just doesn't make any sense. I literally cannot comprehend how we are close to the salary cap limit.
  17. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    The point wasn't what club he played for. It was a minor reference to why I think ex-players should not be placed in high positions.
  18. boxhead

    Folau turns back on Eels to play rugby union

    Well I guess the good thing is that no-one in their right minds would sign Asotasi for the money he must be on for Souths to fit Folau in. Muttman (one of the ParraFirst candidates) mentioned on nospam46 that this could very well be a very elaborate play for votes. He said that it might simply be...
  19. boxhead

    Eels seeking permission to cheat salary cap...

    The problem is that they have let things like this through in the past, and that cannot be denied by anyone. According to several articles, Darren Lockyer, Justin Hodges, Sam Thaiday, Mark Gasnier and a host of others were paid much less than their 'market value' - with the latter being signed...
  20. boxhead

    Rumoured and Confirmed Signings and Other Assorted Crap VIII

    This whole saga is an absolute joke. Why we are getting screwed around by the NRL, particularly the salary cap auditor, when we just won the WOODEN F**KING SPOON whilst the top teams GET EVEN STRONGER is beyond me.

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