Doesn't it seem odd how all these Journos report of our salary cap trouble except none of them can produce figures on who is getting paid what. At this stage it is just one journo feeding off another. FFS come out with the figures. Get a spread sheet out and show us who's on what next year and beyond. We all know that the Morris Twins and Eastwood are on combined estimates of 2.4 million this year and if they are not resigned thats a big reduction in player salary's for next year. Come on PK and Hooper. If you are reading this, get the facts in figures please. And if you cant get them. Fuck off!
On top of that $2400k you mentioned mate,there's Graham's money ($500k) + Salary cap increases of at least $200k minimum,probably more,the 11 other players which have to be on minimum wage of $100k at best,probably some are on bigger money.So even if we use the least possible money of:
$2400k + $500k + $200k + $1100k =4200k.
So they are trying to tell us,$4200k will not cover all backended contracts + 14 new players,some of which will bw on minimum wage.I don't believe these dudes will know if you're up them,fair dinkum.
There is no way they would have access to players contracts,third party agreements would probably prohibit that from happening.Just in case they are in agreement with other players from other clubs.It could put them in an embarrassing position and can cause conflict of interests especially if some consideration is required by the player.It could also cause problems if the money involved favor one player more then the other.
Do they know which contracts have third party agreements and which contract's back ended deals are impacted by third party agreements?
Do they know if any contracts have any bonus clauses?
Do they know who gets other Benefits like Tertiary education fees, approved traineeships, medical insurance costs, relocation/temporary accommodation costs that are not included in the cap but can be taken as salary sacrifice if approved by NRL?
Do they know who has vehicle allowances (five motor vehicles valued at $20,000 each,outside the salary cap) but can be taken as salary sacrifice.?
Which players are effected by Veteran and Developed Player Allowance which is $200k?
Details of the $300k paid by the NRL to the RLPA towards players' Retirement Account Contribution,which is on top of the $9.1m cap?
Details of $100k paid by the NRL to the RLPA towards their administration funding,which is on top of the $9.1m cap?
I doubt it brother.NRL contracts are not a few scribbles with 1 number,I know of a law firm that makes a living putting these contracts together.