Bulldog_4_Life
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Why can't the NRL have an NBA like draft and summer league with the 9's being the comp to showcase each team's new rookies. This could lead to the NRL investing into more junior programs and producing higher quality players. Imagine the excitement we would have knowing that we might land a superstar prospect for next season even though we are financially strapped.
Imagine we draft this young halfback with heaps of potential, then we send a few of our younger guys to the 9's, the open game will let them shine and get the fans really excited for the start of the season. Maybe the NRL can have a similar cap exception as the NBA in which teams can pay a higher salary to players they drafted to entice them to stay with there clubs instead of shifting to the bigger richer clubs.
This could also allow the NRL to expand and introduce 2 new clubs, the draft will definitely help kickstart a club.
The only concern I would have is how we deal with the Warriors, it may be difficult to ask young boys to move to another country but im sure those in power would find a way around it.
Teams would have reserve sides just like the ISP where they could call upon players in case of injury or suspension.
It would stop teams like the Panthers stockpiling a lot of juniors talent, and thus will balance out the competition more.
Imagine we draft this young halfback with heaps of potential, then we send a few of our younger guys to the 9's, the open game will let them shine and get the fans really excited for the start of the season. Maybe the NRL can have a similar cap exception as the NBA in which teams can pay a higher salary to players they drafted to entice them to stay with there clubs instead of shifting to the bigger richer clubs.
This could also allow the NRL to expand and introduce 2 new clubs, the draft will definitely help kickstart a club.
The only concern I would have is how we deal with the Warriors, it may be difficult to ask young boys to move to another country but im sure those in power would find a way around it.
Teams would have reserve sides just like the ISP where they could call upon players in case of injury or suspension.
It would stop teams like the Panthers stockpiling a lot of juniors talent, and thus will balance out the competition more.