Rumoured Targets 3

[Frederick]

Saw it. It won't happen. The NRL and the larger clubs will shoot it down, just like they shot down Browney when he said about extra reserves for concussion

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Seemed to be a consensus on transparency with the TPAs on the Footy Show.
I checked out regular payments to top players a few days ago and, from the info I had, some are on $800,000 without the TPA. How much of that is cap and how much s marquee and long-term payments wasn't clear.
On top of that is TPA with some having large media deals (like Slater).

 

[Spot On]

I've heard (via radio outlets) over the course of this week, 3 different journos state Brisbane have $2.4 million in TPA's this year.

 

[Spot On]

Putting pressure on the NRL to publish this info will lead to changes in TPA rules.

 

[Caped Crusader]

Wont happen in Australia. We have vastly different privacy laws to the US where sportsmans salarys are public domain

 

[Spot On]

What laws will prevent transparency of TPA's being published? A simple figure for each club is a starting point. I don't care how much an individual earns but I sure do care about the total of TPa $$$$ each club has registered with the NRL each season.

 

[slotmachine]

NRL will never do it, removes the illusion of a fair comp.

Penrith offering tamou a 4 year 3 million dollar deal, lol.

 

[Spot On]

I think you're wrong there. The noise is growing louder and louder. There is no illusion anymore. I have no doubt there will be change around the rules to TPA's in the near future.

 

[macavity]

Wont happen in Australia. We have vastly different privacy laws to the US where sportsmans salarys are public domain

Yeah, not true at all.

In fact there are requirements to publish the remuneration of executives for listed companies. For example.

There is absolutely no reason, Other than allow room for dodgy goings on, for lack of transparency on this.

 

[macavity]

I think you're wrong there. The noise is growing louder and louder. There is no illusion anymore. I have no doubt there will be change around the rules to TPA's in the near future.

They won't change anything. The noise will die down, and they will move on to the next self inflicted crisis.

There is no desire by the NRL (controlled by the rich clubs) to change the system.

 

[PhilGould]

We have been chasing Jason Bukuya but he is set to re-sign with the Sharks

 

[Johns Magic]

Good to hear we were chasing Bukuya. I think he is the sort of guy we should be targeting.

Does anyone have an off-contract list for the whole league ?

 

[Jono078]

Not a fan of Bukuya, not sure what he'd add to our team.

 

[Spot On]

Not a fan of Bukuya, not sure what he'd add to our team.

Heart and grunt. I know he's no monster but he goes well.

 

[Noname36]

Other than liking to replace Tariq I'm fairly happy with how our forwards are building. We need to clean out most of the backs though.

That's quite a first for us.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

I read today that David Mead is going on the open market because he's not getting a shot at FB at the Gold Coast.

This would be a really solid signing IMO. He's got plenty of experience whilst still being relatively young, he's played heaps of FB in his career, he's a good support player with a strong running game and he's absolutely safe as houses at the back, also I rate him as one of the best defensive fullbacks in the comp, some of the try savers he's pulled off this year have been stunning!

Also I doubt he would want big money so we could get him without necessarily paying too much. Also it would allow us to play Dane at centre and get rid of Pat Mata'Utia.

Just an idea of course but what do people think? I definitely rate this guy and he would bring a lot to our club IMO.

 

[League_God]

I read today that David Mead is going on the open market because he's not getting a shot at FB at the Gold Coast.

This would be a really solid signing IMO. He's got plenty of experience whilst still being relatively young, he's played heaps of FB in his career, he's a good support player with a strong running game and he's absolutely safe as houses at the back, also I rate him as one of the best defensive fullbacks in the comp, some of the try savers he's pulled off this year have been stunning!

Also I doubt he would want big money so we could get him without necessarily paying too much. Also it would allow us to play Dane at centre and get rid of Pat Mata'Utia.

Just an idea of course but what do people think? I definitely rate this guy and he would bring a lot to our club IMO.

Would be one of the best signings we've pulled off in recent years.

Love the bloke, he's a huge talent. Probably should have played origin by now.

Would walk into our fullback position

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

Never really devoted my attention to watching him tbh.

 

[Rhyno]

Good to hear we were chasing Bukuya. I think he is the sort of guy we should be targeting.

Does anyone have an off-contract list for the whole league ?

Don't worry link won't work

 

[Jono078]

I'm a big fan of David Mead. If the price is right he'd be a good signing. Can comfortably play anywhere in the backline.