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NRL salary cap mooted to rise to around $12.7m in 2027 and $15m by 2028. Coupled with what they might expect in return for their "investment", then this could be the start of a very dark period indeed for SL.
I honestly don't think any impending investment/take over is something Leeds or any other top level SL club should fear. The NRL want to negotiate global TV rights in 2028, which in essence would mean European SL (or NRL Europe) would be due a far larger slice of that cake. The Aussies know that if they want to take the game to the next level and embrace bigger markets SL is the only viable bet, so their is no value from their perspective in diminishing the value of the comp. The catch in all this will be the number of clubs they consider to be top flight. But to be honest, a proper conversation on that subject is long overdue in our game, and has indeed been holding it back for 30 years. I agree that the game here has been held back, in fact in recent years it's been a race to the bottom, with the poor tv deals and lowest common denominator salary cap level being two glaring examples of this. I've no problem at all with NRL investment, but the terms are important. We've been told for years that there is too much self interest from the clubs, but in all honesty I'm not sure what else could have been expected. A moribund governing body flip flopping around, with no clear vision, has led us to where we are. The clubs have had to take the lead, as sub optimal as that is (and it is) given the disparity in size etc. My concern is the NRL's intention, and what they see as their return. A feeder comp for the NRL? Clubs not just in a partnership with NRL clubs but subordinate to them, little to no autonomy? It might improve the on field spectacle and be of little concern to fans here, but my point is there are always options, and all concerned need to go in with eyes wide open, and not just accept a deal because it happens to fit with the mode du jour. I'd suggest there's one more crack at getting this right, and this is it. Legitimate concerns and you'd expect them to be addressed as negotiations progress. I'm depressed (and also slightly relieved) to say that SL is just not as viable for them as a feeder comp as the Queensland and NSW cups. We just don't produce the volume of talent they do. How many players have Leeds legitimately lost to the NRL over the last decade? Hall and Gannon by my count. We'd have to start producing many more high quality players for it to become a real problem, and wouldn't that be a great problem to have? Don't disagree with this at all. My concerns are that, as I say, the game here hasn't been brilliant at making the right long term calls, and in my view we've got one more crack. | | |
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If he does we can look forward to another decade of mid table and some horribly boring rugby
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They reckon they're signing Yeo as well.
Even though they have no quota spaces and loads of half backs.
They can have Frawley if they're that desperate.
Means we could bring in Hastings.
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If we do let Frawley go I`m not sure we need another halfback when we have Croft/Connor and Sinfield as back up.
A new hooker maybe or a new centre.
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From a Perth point of view I think it would be a big mistake to pass on Arthur. I'm sure he'd do a great job. From a Leeds point of view, with 2nd half of the season fast approaching, it's time we got a decision out of him. Don't think we can afford him waiting out a NRL coach to be sacked and then leaving us at the end of the season. If he truly wants away better to make a decision in the next couple of weeks in order to give him (BA) the opportunity to focus on getting us to peak for the playoffs without the press speculation, and Blease to execute whatever contingency plan he no doubt has up his sleeve.
BA seemed to bristle when James Deighton asked him about the McNamara rumours and if he's spoken with Perth. He said he'd heard nothing of the McNamara rumours and he was still coach, "unless you want me out." Did concede he'd spoken to Perth "at some point." Not sure what to make of it, but hope that if he's overlooked for the Perth job, he'll stay another year. I think we're waiting on the Perth decision, which was thought would be announced this week. If BA is overlooked, I think we'll get a pretty swift decision from him either way. | | | |
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From a Perth point of view I think it would be a big mistake to pass on Arthur. I'm sure he'd do a great job. From a Leeds point of view, with 2nd half of the season fast approaching, it's time we got a decision out of him. Don't think we can afford him waiting out a NRL coach to be sacked and then leaving us at the end of the season. If he truly wants away better to make a decision in the next couple of weeks in order to give him (BA) the opportunity to focus on getting us to peak for the playoffs without the press speculation, and Blease to execute whatever contingency plan he no doubt has up his sleeve.
BA seemed to bristle when James Deighton asked him about the McNamara rumours and if he's spoken with Perth. He said he'd heard nothing of the McNamara rumours and he was still coach, "unless you want me out." Did concede he'd spoken to Perth "at some point." Not sure what to make of it, but hope that if he's overlooked for the Perth job, he'll stay another year. I think we're waiting on the Perth decision, which was thought would be announced this week. If BA is overlooked, I think we'll get a pretty swift decision from him either way. I honestly think he's at war with himself over this decision and it comes across in his grumpiness with the press when asked the envitable questions. He must know that he'll never gave another job where he's more highly regarded by the club and loved by the fanbase. He must see how far the team has come under his stewardship, and there must be a part of him that wants to finish the job. If he were to win silverware with us he'd be right up there with Murray in terms of legendary coaches. That still means something even when you've come from the NRL. The idea that somebody might be doing "his job" next year clearly touches a nerve. Ultimately if Perth say yes he'll go, but if they don't I think there is a strong chance he'll stay. Let’s hope he does. | | | |
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