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Post by Carnster on May 29, 2016 9:47:43 GMT
www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/sport/saints/nrl-clubs-are-hunting-for-super-league-talent-1-7934608I think it has the potential to degrade our competition badly if nothing is done over here to help stem the flow. I see nothing wrong with players going to the NRL, after all, it's the premier competition in the world and a player's short career can be significantly boosted by the larger wages and profile. But when you are talking about NRL clubs taking significantly more players out of our game where does it leave us? Our competition has to raise the cap to remain competitive and at least retain some of the players that would normally be snapped-up. I feel that the RFL are not ones for shaking things up and really like to play the safe game. We're not helped by certain top clubs being quite happy with the status quo as it suits their interests. Thoughts?
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 11:02:26 GMT
Partial solutione is to SL clubs aligned to NRL clubs so there is a talent and ideas swap, make it a condition of purchases that a good young player on the cusp of SL games goes to the NRL for a season to gain experience, toughen up and increase their skill set.
We are never going to stop it so we need to find ways to gain positives from it, the previous solution was central contracts but unfortunately that assists the big clubs as they keep better players and pay less of their wage, clubs like Cas/Wakefield & Salford with very few genuine rep stars will then be left paying all their teams wage.
Obvious solution is the production of more young talent, that is the Holy Grail.
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Post by bandgeekmafia78 on May 29, 2016 15:15:49 GMT
It's a tough one. Obviously it would be good for the RFL to raise the salary cap and entice overseas players to the Super League rather than the other way round, but at the same time there are clubs struggling financially as it is and I worry that they will spend more than they can afford to keep their SL status. It could ultimately see clubs become bankrupt. I don't know what the answer is.
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Post by Carnster on May 29, 2016 16:02:31 GMT
It's a tough one. Obviously it would be good for the RFL to raise the salary cap and entice overseas players to the Super League rather than the other way round, but at the same time there are clubs struggling financially as it is and I worry that they will spend more than they can afford to keep their SL status. It could ultimately see clubs become bankrupt. I don't know what the answer is. I don't see raising the cap as 'Clubs bringing in more/better overseas signings.' I see it being an opportunity to retain the talent we already have. Alternatively we could change the current cap rules. The RFL could decrease the cap value of club trained players freeing-up cap space to retain/recruit. If Clubs operate below a certain financial threshold their homegrown talent could come off the cap until they reach that threshold. It would encourage lower end teams to develop talent and free up cap space for recruitment and retention at the unfashionable end of the table. Richer clubs would still benefit from developing their own talent, but wouldn't have the same dispensation as poorer clubs on the cap. It would even things up, be fairer to all clubs, add more money to each clubs cap pot, and encourages clubs to develop their own youth. Just a thought. |
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Post by russ on May 29, 2016 19:15:49 GMT
It's a worry because the people who say the salary cap is fine as it is are in charge and in the majority! We have a sport that does not invite wealthy owners in sufficient numbers and that's a concern. When we have some they're treated to keboard abuse among other things! But those people in charge seem content to let the talent drain continue without any words or actions to counter it happening.  |
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