Like most people how does the NRL come up with the value of a player?
First part is why only some players eg Barba, Folou while Bronco's and company sign who ever for what they except.
Confused.....
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That said it seems bit unusual in same week nrl say they won't register barba on cap for less then $650k, Thaiday is rumored to resign for under $300K and earlier in year Sims signed for 50K.
OK Sims not rep player but definitely not minimum wage player either. He was rumored for origin prior to signing contract. Then compare thaiday and barba. One is long term origin and test player while the other never played rep footy. 1 has heap of baggage that the other doesn't and if didn't know people or clubs involved who would you say is the higher paid player.
I understand TPA Advantages for certain clubs but if nrl was serious they would ensure all players were on cap at value at all clubs. TPAs were meant be sponsorship money on top of cap value. It has turned into cash from rich fans and nothing to do with sponsorship. It has also replaced money meant to be on cap.
The reason I think is nrl need a strong broncos in qld. They broncos haven't been down yet beyond 1 and a half seasons but as seen with other clubs well performing club keeps fans engaged and interested in footy and their team. A losing team sees numbers at game and on TV drop. What would happen if broncos had few quiet bad years.
I don't think the nrl want to find out as many so called bronco fans are not even footy fans. They follow and watch broncos only (possibly cause there on prime time every week) and will turn off if broncos hit long term slump for couple years
BUT even scenario doesn't fit in $BW case when he returned to roosters on understand from previous contract.
On top of poor administration the poor communication of rules and changing of rules depending on team or player involved is not good look for nrl.
They don't want make rules and guidelines public as they want to be able to change then at will. What happened to jarryd hayne and Foran having to answer hard questions before their return when linked with parra but condition dropped when other teams involved.