Melbourne must still be cheating the cap

[Butters]

I mean how else could they be coming 1st on the ladder?

It's almost as if the amount players are paid has absolutely no effect on how they perform on the field, and that Melbourne's dominance from 06-09 was a result of a team with a superior culture and greater dedication to their jobs than the rest of the teams in the comp.

So now on behalf of the Melbourne Storm i'll be accepting apologies from those of you who wrongfully discredited Melbourne's achievements of 06-09 due to their "cheating".

Oh and please note that this is a "troll free" thread so please try to keep the discourse in this thread civil.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

果たさはり マラウイ 梁原、

 

[boxhead]

It shows that they have a bloody good coach and the best spine of any club side in the world. That doesn't excuse the fact that they cheated the salary cap to win premierships.

 

[Stormerz]

I don't have much doubt that the Storm would have had similar success had they not overpaid their players (or released more players) but cheating is cheating I guess.

 

[Loudstrat]

So the first troll sets up a troll free thread.

If payments had no effect, why did they have to pay over the cap in the first place?

 

[MacDougall]

Well actually I think that their years of cheating allowed them to BUILD the side they currently have so technically they should be entering the competition for at least that many years with even MORE than a financial penalty. I think they really should be at a disadvantage salary cap wise but eh. They defend unbelievably. Hats off.

 

[Loudstrat]

I don't have much doubt that the Storm would have had similar success had they not overpaid their players (or released more players) but cheating is cheating I guess.

Cam Smith would have been a Titan.

 

[Butters]

If payments had no effect, why did they have to pay over the cap in the first place?

They obviously didn't have to if they're still coming first with a team within the salary cap.

 

[Dummy Spit Johns]

f**king cheats, plain and simple.

 

[Butters]

f**king cheats, plain and simple.

This is a troll free thread, friend. Please leave such comments at the door.

 

[LESStar58]

I mean how else could they be coming 1st on the ladder?

It's almost as if the amount players are paid has absolutely no effect on how they perform on the field, and that Melbourne's dominance from 06-09 was a result of a team with a superior culture and greater dedication to their jobs than the rest of the teams in the comp.

So now on behalf of the Melbourne Storm i'll be accepting apologies from those of you who wrongfully discredited Melbourne's achievements of 06-09 due to their "cheating".

Oh and please note that this is a "troll free" thread so please try to keep the discourse in this thread civil.

You have nailed it in the second paragraph. It's the reason we are first but unfortunately the bloke who was alleged to have the best interests of the club at heart f**ked us and the premierships officially count for nothing now. Not that it won't be all the more sweet when we win the comp in 2011.

 

[Stormerz]

Cam Smith would have been a Titan.

With no intention of cheating, wouldn't they just keep the players they have now?

 

[ceagle]

I still think they are no where near the team they were in 2007-2009, none of their wins have been as strong as they use to.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

They obviously didn't have to if they're still coming first with a team within the salary cap.

I believe that's what Loudstrat was saying.

So why did they feel the need to sysetmatically rort the cap?

Melbourne will get no such apology from me.

 

[HowHigh]

So why did they feel the need to sysetmatically rort the cap?

Melbourne will get no such apology from me.

What he said

 

[Whos Ya Daddy]

Look at the draw. Melbourne have had a lot of home games.

 

[Butters]

I believe that's what Loudstrat was saying.

So why did they feel the need to sysetmatically rort the cap?

Melbourne will get no such apology from me.

The supposed cap rorting has nothing to do with this thread. This thread is about Melbourne's achievements of 06-09 and how the players salaries are irrelevant to what was achieved in those years, as proven by Melbourne still coming first after having the squad completely gutted by the corrupt NRL.

Now either piss off or apologise troll.

 

[Whos Ya Daddy]

Didn't realize the season was already over.

Melbourne Storm Minor Premiers :roll:

 

[Butters]

Didn't realize the season was already over.

Melbourne Storm Minor Premiers :roll:

Might as well be. Melbourne have retained their rightful position at the top of the table and won't be budged.

 

[Wato]

Manly are that far ahead of the Storm its not funny as are the Dragons at full strength. 2011 Melbourne is so similar to 2008 Cronulla. Melbourne have yet to be tested and struggled to beat an under strength Brisbane side a few weeks ago. Good teams will shut down Cronk and Smith and therefore shut down the Storm.