Ras
Allen Oxlade (6)
They hardly have enough money to fix their fields, let alone pay players.
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The Whisperer
Alfred Walker (16)
They haven't done that in about 3 or 4 years now
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Ted Fahey (11)
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Greg Davis (50)
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Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
Melbourne Rebels?
Logan Rebels?
Logan Rebels?
Paying contracted players is actually not permitted under the RUPA/RA professional bargaining agreement. Yet across both Sydney and Brisbane clubs it's been happening. It includes anything from free rego, rental assistance, car provided to actual cash changing hands. I believe it is now incumbent on the professional player to declare what clubs are providing for them to cover off any potential breaches. Interesting.
Sydney clubs have been players for years. But it costs a minimum of $15 to get into a Shute Shield game. That is mandated in the Comp rules. I've been out of Sydney for a few years so it may have gone up. One thing is for sure. It won't have gone down. Those gate takings go straight into the bottom line of the clubs. Which in turn covers match fees.
MoneyBill685
Ted Fahey (11)
In my opinion to keep the best players or motivate players to stay in union you have to pay them.
2 years ago James Durheim played Colts 1 for easts and played in a couple of prem games as well. The following year he decided to play league for Ippy Jets (colts) instead of play prems. Says a lot about the attraction of rugby compared to league. Someone would rather play Colts league then play the highest level of club rugby.
2 years ago James Durheim played Colts 1 for easts and played in a couple of prem games as well. The following year he decided to play league for Ippy Jets (colts) instead of play prems. Says a lot about the attraction of rugby compared to league. Someone would rather play Colts league then play the highest level of club rugby.
Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
Brown paper bags existed long before we were born and will be here long after we have gone, maybe the regulations need updating - if Patrick Mahomes and Labron James can be paid 100s of millions of dollars to play sport, why cant old mate have his fees cover or receive a match fee. Rugby League CBA is far better than the RUPA set up hopefully Rugby can close the gap.
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
Paying players is unsustainable. Some clubs can do it but across the comp payment, I can’t see some of those battler clubs opening up the dusty cobweb chequebooks.
I think a 2nd super rugby team in qld or return of a NRC comp is the best way to keep players interested in QPR.
the best thing going for rugby over league is it’s a more enjoyable game to play with more opportunities abroad to turn it into a income… I bet 95% of the players playing QPR don’t even think twice about a match payment. They just enjoy being out there with their mates playing the game they love.
I think a 2nd super rugby team in qld or return of a NRC comp is the best way to keep players interested in QPR.
the best thing going for rugby over league is it’s a more enjoyable game to play with more opportunities abroad to turn it into a income… I bet 95% of the players playing QPR don’t even think twice about a match payment. They just enjoy being out there with their mates playing the game they love.
Ras
Allen Oxlade (6)
Fair to say the Brisbane metro is well covered with few junior clubs not represented. With Sunnybank and Bond further south, a case could be made for sunshine coast club.
The Whisperer
Alfred Walker (16)
I won‘t name them however the Prem grade player has recently returned from another club. The colt is 1st year so very surprised by them paying him when they have the likes of Tim Ryan, Harry Grant who are second and third year respectively and don’t get paid….
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Are you talking about Michael Bond?
I know he's back at the club this year and has a special arrangement, he's only playing a handful of games from what I understand and I believe there was some type of payment incentive as well. I don't think it's that big of a deal though, he's a 36 semi-retired player who's played at Brothers before.
No I’m not talking about Bondy
eldiablo
Ted Fahey (11)
Bring back the Stingrays!
The Whisperer
Alfred Walker (16)
I’m assuming the Colt is Dre Pakeho??
Hugh Jardon
Stan Wickham (3)
AMENNNNNN!