D day for Parramatta

[ek999]

Taking this to the Supreme Court is another bad idea in a very long list of bad ideas that Parra have had. This just drags out the inevitable even longer and shows an arrogance that even Melbourne didn't show.

I guess you could say Parra have won the battle but the NRL will win the war

 

[nick87]

I echo a lot of other thoughts. I feel for the fans. It f**king stinks for them. I feel for the players who have had their season ended.

the men responsible are absolute scumbags, to now take it to court instead of taking their medicine? f**king grubs.

That all said, the punishment is fair, if not a bit light. They shouldnt be playing for points this year, any chance at success this year is too much. But i dont think that really matters in the grand scheme of things because 12 points really should do them in. Anyways, sucks for the fans and players... hopefully for the clubs sake they can rid themselves of these idiots and get the club back headed in the right direction off the park, because they are going places on it.

 

[Bazal]

Ouuuuuuch. Fox Sports are saying it could be Semi that has to go

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...h/news-story/bdb1db8036a1546e630ddcfdf4ad5e04

I would suggest BA and the boys will play for nothing before they let Semi walk

 

[Eelementary]

I echo a lot of other thoughts. I feel for the fans. It f**king stinks for them. I feel for the players who have had their season ended.

the men responsible are absolute scumbags, to now take it to court instead of taking their medicine? f**king grubs.

That all said, the punishment is fair, if not a bit light. They shouldnt be playing for points this year, any chance at success this year is too much. But i dont think that really matters in the grand scheme of things because 12 points really should do them in. Anyways, sucks for the fans and players... hopefully for the clubs sake they can rid themselves of these idiots and get the club back headed in the right direction off the park, because they are going places on it.

What if, hypothetically, we DO scrape in the 8 and win the damn thing?

I'm a die-hard Eels man, and even I would be bittersweet about it.

We mustn't be allowed near the Finals, for the integrity of the NRL, imo.

And it pains me to say it, because our players deserve to play in the Finals - but the club needs to be punished.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

If it was the Raiders id be devastated. It sucks to be let down by clubs we support.

yep

real shame for parra fans


these directors need to f**k right off

 

[Mr Pmatta]

Only 12 points? FMD soft NRL!!

Parrascum deserve to rot in hell!!!

Horrible club, why are they even in the NRL? Boot them out, disgrace:lol::lol::lol::lol:

The sweet taste of revenge!
Parramatta supporters gave it to the Bulldogs supporters in 2002 mercilessly, time for the payback to begin! Suck a fat one Parramatta supporters!!:lol:

Suck shit champ.....still have something to play for. Lol

 

[851]

I would suggest BA and the boys will play for nothing before they let Semi walk

Melbourne players and coach probably said the same about Inglis, and we know how that turned out.

 

[Barkley]

#iwillrortwithparra

 

[thorson1987]

Melbourne players and coach probably said the same about Inglis, and we know how that turned out.

Actually worked out well for us.

 

[thorson1987]

Isn't Semi still on a pretty small contract at the moment though.

So letting him go really wouldn't free up too much considering most sides wouldn't have much left in their cap.

 

[CliffyIsGod]

Isn't Semi still on a pretty small contract at the moment though.

So letting him go really wouldn't free up too much considering most sides wouldn't have much left in their cap.

Works the other way though, how could they possibly keep him when he will have a market value of well over 500k now.

 

[Bazal]

Works the other way though, how could they possibly keep him when he will have a market value of well over 500k now.

Half our squad is off contract at the end of this season. We'll keep Semi if he wants to stay, Norman too.

Being on a one year deal Michael Gordon would be feeling the heat, quality player but Gutherson showed more in attack in one half than Gordon has all season.

 

[ek999]

Isn't Semi still on a pretty small contract at the moment though.

So letting him go really wouldn't free up too much considering most sides wouldn't have much left in their cap.

They say he is on a small contract but who knows what it really is

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Its a real shame for the game if we lose semi to yawnion because of this.

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Half our squad is off contract at the end of this season. We'll keep Semi if he wants to stay, Norman too.

Being on a one year deal Michael Gordon would be feeling the heat, quality player but Gutherson showed more in attack in one half than Gordon has all season.

No ones picking up Gordon for you. Watmough, Paulo and hope some team wants to pick up someone from you.

 

[Random Ramblings]

So the Eels received a hefty penalty for their breaching of the salary cap. What is everyone's thoughts on their punishment?

 

[Cowboy_4_Life]

Given the NRL financial season (Nov 1) is now into it's 7th month, wouldn't that mean Parra has to move on essentially $1.4M worth of talent? (which is $580k over the remaining 5 months). And that would be $1.4M above any players they get as replacements, if any of those replacement land in the top paid 25.

That would cause devastation to the current roster. NRL have said they won't accept players staying with pay cuts either.

That is of course only if they want to play for points for the remainder of this season.

 

[851]

Great first post
http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=455264#ifdDKh3BkwkYMUfz.97

 

[Card Shark]

Where did you get your info that Craig Bellamy knew anything was going on? He is a coach and that is what he does. If you ask any of the 16 coaches they will all say the same. Unless you think that Brad Arthur is in on all the contract negotiations.

I think Bellamy is a great coach, wouldn't you agree? Leaves no stone unturned to win.

I distinctly remember another very successful coach say, totally unrelated totally to Melbourne, he was very involved with salary cap management - Wayne Bennett.

You can't tell me every coach doesn't have a say what they pay each player, to get the players they want in their club. Common sense says they do! If they don't, they are doomed to fail getting the best players at the best value. They may not negotiate but they'd give the tick of approval on any offers.

 

[Glen]

First I've heard of it. Why haven't the papers been covering this?