100 %, I might joke about the utility signings, but the reality is, you can only pick from the available players and you have to spend 95% of the cap. This guy would be cheap and most likely development tier contract,he may amount to something in a couple of years.
If/when PNG get an NRL license, he'll be gone.
Makes perfect sense, when you have decent fullback prospects you lock them in, they don't grow on trees.
Max number of supplementary players would be 8??? - Given cap is 650k and the minimum payment is 80k - am i understanding correctly?
Take this down before CC gets some ideas
Yes, you're correct. Except not every Development Player is signed for the whole year. For the year it's $80k per annum minimum each, but it's pro rata, so for example for 6 months it's $40k. Plus there are NSWRL contracts to consider. That's where it gets complex with players on NSWRL contracts that get "upgraded" to NRL Development Contracts.
Pro rata - good point
I highly doubt he would leave the Cowboys where he was on a development contract to come to the dogs and sign another development contract.
I think it's a great acquisition.
Whether It's development or a top 30 contract, he will be on minimum wage or close to it. I doubt it will be for Karl's spot though, he will have plenty medical appointments before they get close to medical retirement
Are there any requirements to being able to have a development contract? ie age, prior nrl experience etc
I've only seen highlights from 1 game, but it showed he can tackle,goal kick,has a general kicking game and can hit 40/20s, is reasonable under the high ball and can playmake a little. There is potential there
Not anymore.
Probably, can't blame him though, if he is from PNG