Inglis' Rabbitohs deal blocked

Greg Inglis' future in the NRL remains up in the air after the NRL blocked his proposed move to South Sydney on Saturday.The NRL advised the Rabbitohs that it must include the full value of a number of third party agreements relating to the Queensland Origin star's $400,000 a year deal.Inglis, who reneged on a deal to sign with the Brisbane Broncos when third party deals failed to materialise, will now continue to in rugby league limbo as he is without a club for 2011.Advertisement: Story continues belowIn a statement released on Saturday, the NRL explained that the rules are in place to "ensure that any third party agreement is not in truth a vehicle to remunerate the player for playing rugby league at his club"."Given the circumstances under which Greg became available to South Sydney, nobody can have been under any doubt about the importance of ensuring his contract complied with the cap," NRL Chief Executive Mr David Gallop said."The NRL had already required the Broncos to include third party agreements within their calculation of the contract value and was insisting legal fees also be included when those negotiations ceased."South Sydney had been advised to have all proposed offers reviewed by the NRL before making any commitments."They chose not to do so and it has taken some time to access all details of the agreements."It is unfortunate for Greg that he is in the middle of a difficult situation and I assured him this week that these issues do not reflect on him but that they are matters for clubs in assessing the offers that they make."He is one of the games most highly valued players and we have assured him of that in no uncertain terms."That said the cap has to apply fairly to all clubs and one club cannot be allowed to do what others were prevented from doing."The rules on third party deals are clear."We have worked with clubs and players by substantially increasing the amount that sponsors can pay players through the $300,000 marquee player allowance in 2011 but without rules on third party agreements there would be no point in having a salary cap system."South Sydney admitted they were "disappointed" and disagree with the decision, and will assess the situation this week with NRL salary cap auditor Ian Schubert.http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/inglis-rabbitohs-deal-blocked-20101218-19153.html

Well yes, your right. If the player agrees to it. But why would someone agree to leave right now when the salary cap for most/all clubs is already full and their players have already started training, coaches have a good idea about who is playing where etc etc. That's the point, no one would want to be leaving now when their contract is on foot for the season to help Souths recruit. It defies logic.

On the contrary, read my username. Born in Parra but have lived in Brisbane for 30 odd years and I'm a Qld supporter.

I just don't think he's a good fit for our club. He will prove to be far too much trouble. The fact he is contemplating an AFL switch at this present stage should surely give an indication as to how much trouble he could potentially be. How he reneged on a deal with the Broncos goes to show a little about his character as does another incident that springs to mind........

"Yeah I saw that guy in the trial and thought he was a beast. I remember Kikau playing for Fiji before he played 1st grade and thought the same thing "

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Army of one December 18, 2010 at 1:37pm

Lets buy Inglis.
LegendTHECROWEELS December 18, 2010 at 2:12pm

x2
The Captain December 18, 2010 at 2:21pm

It's got to be being considered...

Apparently he's meeting with AFL clubs in the coming week though.
LegendTHECROWEELS December 18, 2010 at 2:29pm

I hope so thus why them knocking back champion?
Ham Sammich December 18, 2010 at 2:45pm

I hope he goes to AFL, that is the only way we will get rid of the scum in the NRL
Brisbane River Eels December 18, 2010 at 4:23pm

How do you propose Souths releases a player who is already under contract? I must admit I'd prefer not to have Inglis in the Eels. His talent is unquestioned, but I have genuine reservations about his commitment to any club at the moment. He'll be cancer just like Timana was. In relation to the legal fee haggling that was caught up in his Broncos contract, here's an easy solution for you Greg, don't do what you had been charged with. Or prize your own wallet and pay for your own problems.
Brisbane River Eels December 18, 2010 at 6:25pm

Well yes, your right. If the player agrees to it. But why would someone agree to leave right now when the salary cap for most/all clubs is already full and their players have already started training, coaches have a good idea about who is playing where etc etc. That's the point, no one would want to be leaving now when their contract is on foot for the season to help Souths recruit. It defies logic.

On the contrary, read my username. Born in Parra but have lived in Brisbane for 30 odd years and I'm a Qld supporter.

I just don't think he's a good fit for our club. He will prove to be far too much trouble. The fact he is contemplating an AFL switch at this present stage should surely give an indication as to how much trouble he could potentially be. How he reneged on a deal with the Broncos goes to show a little about his character as does another incident that springs to mind........
The Captain December 19, 2010 at 4:26pm

It looks like this is the angle they're playing - hoping to pick up some of the offloads that Souths will be forced to make to keep Inglis. When they're desperate to sell...advantage Eels.

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