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Noise

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Yes, if you only had one or two contracts to look at it wouldn't mean much. But they have thousands of contracts to look at, and if 99% of TPAs fail to follow the player it's more than suggestive that they are what we all know they are.

The inducement to sign is still hard to prove, particularly when the club is allowed to introduce the player and the TPA sponsor. They just aren't allowed to negotiate it or guarantee it (unless your on the eels board)
 

strider

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I genuinely dont think the nrl give a f**k anymore ... they know they are tied to clubs ... they just like to bandi around the "even playing field blah blah blah" stuff to try and make people feel warm n fuzzy
 
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I bet they don't give a f**k. And it may even be the fiction we have to have for the game's survival, so I'm not going to get too worked up about it.
 

Kornstar

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I genuinely dont think the nrl give a f**k anymore ... they know they are tied to clubs ... they just like to bandi around the "even playing field blah blah blah" stuff to try and make people feel warm n fuzzy

Purely because they haven't had a real leader for a very long time. The commission has been a complete and utter failure and they topped it off with appointing Toddles instead of a good operator!

They wouldn't know where to start to fix the salary cap and 3rd party deals. Bronco's, Roosters and Dogs have too much influence over them and they don't want to fight them.
 

IFR33K

Coach
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We should make a play for Tui Lolohea if Norman leaves.
Apparently 5/6 clubs called or text his manager over the weekend enquiring about his services.

Roosters seem to have too many halves. Matterson, Pearce, Watson and Hastings. Something has to give there.
 

hindy111

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If Norman stays we should look at Sam William to partner him.Would be a cheap option and has a solid kicking game
 

Parra47

Juniors
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Apparently 5/6 clubs called or text his manager over the weekend enquiring about his services.

Roosters seem to have too many halves. Matterson, Pearce, Watson and Hastings. Something has to give there.
They don't want Hastings and are trying to offload him.
 

Incorrect

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I'm a big fan of Lolohea. Can't believe he has been shunted to the bench and/or wing on occasion this year. Might be something going on behind the scenes between him and McFadden.... I'd make a play for him for sure if he was available
 

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