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I know there have been a lot of these threads. I want to put up an idea that could enhance the current system. The aim of the salary cap is not to even the competition it is to stop clubs signing players beyond their means.
My idea is that instead of the total salary of the players added up, a series of salary bands are put in place. Something like:
$500,000+
$400,000 - $500,000
$300,000 - $400,000
$200,000 - $300,000
$100,000 - $200,000
Under $100,000
And teams are only permitted a certain number of players as a maximum in each band. In addition one player in each club may be exempt from classification.
So say max. 1 over $500,000 and in the $400,000 - $500,000 band
The numbers would have to be worked on but it does provide clubs with more wiggle room without letting clubs go nuts and sign too many big contracts. Also, it could mean that players on 2nd tier contracts are counted in the lower bands that would have more spots available. This may stop the 'minor' salary cap breaches that occur every year.
My idea is that instead of the total salary of the players added up, a series of salary bands are put in place. Something like:
$500,000+
$400,000 - $500,000
$300,000 - $400,000
$200,000 - $300,000
$100,000 - $200,000
Under $100,000
And teams are only permitted a certain number of players as a maximum in each band. In addition one player in each club may be exempt from classification.
So say max. 1 over $500,000 and in the $400,000 - $500,000 band
The numbers would have to be worked on but it does provide clubs with more wiggle room without letting clubs go nuts and sign too many big contracts. Also, it could mean that players on 2nd tier contracts are counted in the lower bands that would have more spots available. This may stop the 'minor' salary cap breaches that occur every year.