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Salary cap 2018

Posted by Brax on June 19, 2016 at 12:27pm

It's been reported that the 2018 cap will be in excess of 10m, so who do we target? 2017 we still have over half a mil in TPAs attached to our cap. Do we tell JH to head to rugby for 2017 then sign on for 2018/19 seasons? Is Semi going to be with us still( ok who has a crystal ball) and what hard hitting prop do we need to steal to give us a real crack at winning the comp in 2018/19. And for god sake when are we going to give BA a blank cheque to extend his contract??? Oh how I wish for some good news to filter out of parra instead of all this gut wrenching horrible news we all have endured the last 6 months.

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Yobz June 19, 2016 at 12:35pm

I think we target doing things by the book and staying under the cap.
josh jones June 19, 2016 at 12:58pm

First n for most we should reward our own. That what builds a good team n chemistry. Focus on retaining, taka, Edwards, Norman, Pritchard, French , Manu etc then focus on getting new blood.
- Stewart bailey > josh jones June 19, 2016 at 1:08pm
  
  Thats exactly whats being done josh ,finally a sensible comment ,we need to keep whats been built first and there is an active campaign doing that at this moment ,once thats completed and we know where we stand decisions can be made regarding recruitment ,ive heard we already have been successful there anyway ,but like said sensible appraisal of situation josh,wish a lot a lot of others here thought before running amok with cheque book ,thats why we are in mess we are
- MINA kouroutis > josh jones June 19, 2016 at 5:18pm
  
  G's how would I really love for
  Sterlo to be on the Eels board.
  As he is a fighter and he also
  loves and respects Brad and
  says it like it is. Love them.
  Parramum... Cheers!
Stewart bailey June 19, 2016 at 1:10pm

Brax if theres a priority its obviously BA no BA = no hope !!!
Tragiceel June 19, 2016 at 1:47pm

Who is handling the negotiations, I am assuming it's BA as we don't have a functioning board. The stress and workload will eventually get on top of BA, he needs people there he can rely on to share the load. it's a bit of a worry, the club needs to address the Board issue ASAP.
- Stewart bailey > Tragiceel June 19, 2016 at 1:49pm
  
  BA ,peter sharp &schuey ive heard ,poor old BA ,hes a tough bastard ,wont give up on the blue &gold ,were so lucky to have this guy
  - Tragiceel > Stewart bailey June 19, 2016 at 2:40pm
    
    True Stewart, not many coaches would of handled it the way Brad has. We are very lucky to have him and I hope he has a Bellamy type reign here at the Eels. BA's contract is THE most important contract.
Dave eel June 20, 2016 at 6:56am

Won't happen choc the TPA situation isn't the nrls fault there hands are tied as the RLPA what unrestricted earnings for the players which is a joke
Michael Ericson June 20, 2016 at 10:25am

Hayne I think will be an eel in 2018, not next year. Semi should also be a priority as he is off contract then.