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Hatcher replaces Betros as QRL Chairman

Bruce Hatcher has been announced as the new Chairman of the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) following the retirement of Peter Betros.

Mr Betros informed the QRL Board at Friday morning’s AGM of his decision to retire after 17 years of service, including the past four as Chairman.

“I am retiring with the game in great shape on and off the field and I wish incoming Chairman, Bruce Hatcher, ongoing success,” Mr Betros said.

A former leading Queensland referee, company director and businessman, Mr Betros has witnessed enormous change in the game and how it is administered.

“When I first was appointed to the Board, the QRL was run by the Managing Director and a handful of employees,” he said.

“As we approach the start of the 2017 season, I’m immensely proud of the fact that the game in this state is now serviced by a dedicated team at the QRL which includes Football, Commercial, Finance, Media and Digital staff.

“This team works hard to ensure more than 60,000 junior and senior participants play our game each week, and provides support for the many thousands of volunteers who play a pivotal role as well.

“It is most satisfying to see the rise in Operations Managers, with 21 full-time staff now employed on the ground to assist grassroots leagues.”

During his tenure as Chairman, the XXXX Queensland Maroons enjoyed a sustained run of success in the Origin arena.

Other highlights include:

• The establishment of the Intrust Super Cup as the game’s premier second-tier competition and the addition of the NRL State Championship match to the rugby league calendar.

• The restructure of the game’s national administration with the formation of the ARLC.

• The establishment of RLCQ, the new home of rugby league in Queensland.

• The growth and success of Country Week.

QRL Managing Director Robert Moore congratulated Mr Betros on his contribution.

“On behalf of the Board and the entire rugby league community, I would like to congratulate Peter on his achievements and wish him well in retirement,” Mr Moore said.

“Few can match Peter’s understanding and passion for all levels of the game; and these traits have helped position us where we are today.”

Mr Moore said he will now focus on taking the game forward with new Chairman Hatcher, a family business consultant with an extensive business and rugby league background.

“It’s been a privilege to serve on the QRL Board as an Independent Director and I look forward to the responsibilities and challenges that come with being the Chairman of this fantastic organisation,” Mr Hatcher said.

QRL media statement

Peter Betros bumped from commission role after losing top QRL post: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... u0dp1.html
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Education and training helps NRL players reach new heights on and off the field

RUGBY LEAGUE players are pulling their socks up in the classroom with statistics revealing record participation numbers and completion rates across the game.

Players in the lower grades, especially in the National Youth Competition, are heeding the ‘No Work, No Play’ mantra in a bid to set themselves up for life after football.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/educat ... b7b84a559f

Anthony Minichiello, Brad Fittler and the fish tank: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/anthon ... 67d9599634

Roosters legend a true 'all-rounder': http://www.nrl.com/roosters-legend-a-tr ... fault.aspx
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Atmosphere remains uneasy as NRL chiefs want movement on salary cap

NRL club bosses fear they will have to embark on an emergency fire sale of top talent after November 1 as they try to work around rubbery figures of a salary cap still to be determined just weeks out from the start of the season. The game's most influential powerbrokers will be in New Zealand over the weekend for the annual Nines event and while that will have a carnival atmosphere, the unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreement and the funding of clubs remain supercharged issues among chief executives.

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Judiciary code reforms

A fines system will be introduced for some low-grade offences following an extensive review of the NRL Judiciary system.

Offences including careless high tackles, tripping, contrary conduct and detrimental conduct will now result in a $1500 fine for a Grade One offence, rather than demerit points and possible suspension. Players who accept an early guilty plea will have the fine reduced by 25 per cent.

A Working Group which included representatives of NRL Clubs, the Rugby League Players Association and legal representatives of the NRL Judiciary system unanimously supported a hybrid model which incorporates both fines and points.

Other more serious offences including dangerous throws, shoulder charges, kicking and striking will still result in points penalties for Grade One offences.

"Where a player is involved in dangerous actions they can still expect to spend time on the sideline," NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said.

"These changes are the result of an extensive review of the previous process and extensive consultation.

"The aim of the Working Group was to find a fairer and simpler system which ensured players would not miss matches for what would be deemed minor offences."

All fines must be paid by the player and the revenue generated by the payment of fines will be reinvested in player wellbeing and education related initiatives.

Players who are charged with three or more offences during the same season will not be eligible to accept a financial penalty. In those circumstances, offences will be converted to a base penalty of 100 demerit points.

Additionally, following the recommendations of the Match Review/Judiciary review, which were endorsed by the Australian Rugby League Commission this week:

• Some offences will now carry lower points, while the base penalty for some offences stemming from careless, reckless or intentional conduct has increased;

• The categories of offences have been streamlined, decreasing from 17 to 12. This is designed to ensure easier explanation and understanding for all;

• Offences will now universally carry three grades, although offences which are deemed to be more serious than a Grade Three offence will be referred directly to the Judiciary Panel;

• Carry-over points will be not added to charges which attract a fine. However, loadings from offences in the previous two seasons will be relevant for calculating penalties;

• The Match Review Committee will be reduced from five panel members to four, with former NRL Coach Stuart Raper joining Michael Buettner, Michael Hodgson and Ben Ross on the panel in 2017;

• The Judiciary Panel will be cut from a nine-person panel to five, and;

• Judiciary hearings will be held on Tuesday nights.

"These changes are designed to both simplify the system and improve consistency across the decision-making of both the Match Review Committee and the NRL Judiciary," Mr Canavan said.

The Working Group which recommended the changes included Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler, Club CEOs Jim Doyle and Graham Annesley, RLPA General Manager Player Relations Clint Newton, Judiciary Chairman Geoff Bellew, former NRL Counsel Peter Kite as well as key NRL officials including Head of Integrity Nick Weeks and Brian Canavan.

"This Working Group researched, documented, explored and then pressure-tested penalties for minor offences across major sporting competitions domestically and across the globe," Mr Canavan said.

"Our benchmarking analysis researched best-practice models from American sports, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, as well as competitions closer to home.

"Importantly, all of these important changes follow extensive consultation with stakeholders – including the Clubs, the Coaches and the Players.

"The result will be a far more streamlined, fairer system which will be easier to understand and appreciate for everyone in the game."

The new system will be in place for the start of the 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL media statement

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/judiciary-code-refor ... fault.aspx

NRL judiciary overhaul: Fines to replace minor charges: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... u485b.html
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Good move to introduce a fines system for minor charges. I hope this includes contact with a referee!

The only thing I don't agree with is the loading still counting for the minor charges. Very minor incidents can mean a big loading and they last for too long, they should get rid of that for offenses that attract fines.
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I don't think there should be carry over points. Deal with each offence as it comes.
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NRL appoints new salary cap auditor in head office shake up

The NRL has a new salary cap auditor, after the man at the helm during the Parramatta investigation opted to take up a new role at head office. Richard Gardham has been working at head office as the club and state services manager for the best part of three years, is the new cap auditor. Grant has previously worked as a manager and consultant at Deloitte in Australia and the UK, as well as a senior grants manager at the Big Lottery Fund.

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Former NRL referee Paul McBlane has died of a heart attack

Former NRL referee Paul McBlane has died at the age of 53. It's understood McBlane suffered a heart attack. McBlane was one of the game's top referees in the 1990s before being forced to retire because of heart problems.

"He died in his sleep Tuesday night - he just never woke up," McBlane's best friend Duane Bennett said. "He lived with my family in Sydney and was to marry my sister-in-law.

Read more: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017 ... e-has-died

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It's interesting that tripping is listed as one of the minor offences that deserves a fine but kicking and striking is a serious offence. I guess it reflects the change we have seen in recent years where a punch leads to a send off but trips didn't, though in years gone by it was the opposite. Personally I think tripping should be more than a fine as most of the occurences seem to be deliberate attempts.
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Predicted teams for every match in Round 1

COWBOYS V RAIDERS
Sat 04 Mar 2017, 7:00pm, 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Kane Linnett 4. Justin O’Neill 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Patrick Kaufusi 17. John Asiata
Notes:
* Freakishly talented Kalyn Ponga misses out.
* Ben Hampton wins a bench utility spot following the exit of Rory Kostjasyn (Knights) and season-ending injury to Josh Chudleigh (knee).
* Scott Bolton (starting) and Patrick Kaufusi (bench) are set to be the big winners from the exits of James Tamou (Panthers) and Ben Hannant (retired).
Injuries/suspensions:
* Ethan Lowe (spinal injury) returns in the Nines.
* Josh Chudleigh (knee, season).

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joey Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Sia Soliola. Interchange: 14. Jordan Turner 15. Joe Tapine 16. Luke Bateman 17. Jeff Lima
Notes:
* Expect UK import Jordan Turner to win a bench spot following the injury to Kurt Baptiste. Adam Clydsdale is also in the running.
Injuries/suspensions:
* Kurt Baptiste (Achilles) is out indefinitely.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-pr ... f133b00cd4
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So tripping is now an acceptable act
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greeneyed wrote:Predicted teams for every match in Round 1

COWBOYS V RAIDERS
Sat 04 Mar 2017, 7:00pm, 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Kane Linnett 4. Justin O’Neill 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Patrick Kaufusi 17. John Asiata
Notes:
* Freakishly talented Kalyn Ponga misses out.
* Ben Hampton wins a bench utility spot following the exit of Rory Kostjasyn (Knights) and season-ending injury to Josh Chudleigh (knee).
* Scott Bolton (starting) and Patrick Kaufusi (bench) are set to be the big winners from the exits of James Tamou (Panthers) and Ben Hannant (retired).
Injuries/suspensions:
* Ethan Lowe (spinal injury) returns in the Nines.
* Josh Chudleigh (knee, season).

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joey Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Sia Soliola. Interchange: 14. Jordan Turner 15. Joe Tapine 16. Luke Bateman 17. Jeff Lima
Notes:
* Expect UK import Jordan Turner to win a bench spot following the injury to Kurt Baptiste. Adam Clydsdale is also in the running.
Injuries/suspensions:
* Kurt Baptiste (Achilles) is out indefinitely.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-pr ... f133b00cd4
i dont think lima will hold taylor out


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I think the article had to be based around official signings.
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Yeah, can't see Tapine, Bateman and Lima all on the bench together. All played as middles last year besides Tapine covering injuries.
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Taylor really would add perfect balance to the bench wouldnt he.


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BrisbaneRaider wrote:Yeah, can't see Tapine, Bateman and Lima all on the bench together. All played as middles last year besides Tapine covering injuries.
Most of the year those 3 bench spots were replacing the middle 3. Vaughan/Priest/Lima along with Tapine and Bateman was pretty much our standard 2016 bench.

I don't think Lima will be there either but it'll be a form thing.
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Archer wrote:It's interesting that tripping is listed as one of the minor offences that deserves a fine but kicking and striking is a serious offence. I guess it reflects the change we have seen in recent years where a punch leads to a send off but trips didn't, though in years gone by it was the opposite. Personally I think tripping should be more than a fine as most of the occurences seem to be deliberate attempts.



agree, tripping is dangerous and deliberate. The player never expects it and can get injured very easily whereas a punch is normally during a fight and both are going at it

Also dont think a shouldrer charge grade 1 should be suspendable, and i hope they have the rule understood now
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NRL players' union tables intention to fight for fixed share of revenue

The players' union has formally tabled its intention to fight for a guaranteed share of the game's revenue as Johnathan Thurston spoke of the playing group's frustration in having to decide their futures without knowing a salary cap figure for next year.

"It is frustrating for a lot of players and a lot of clubs trying to sign players and they don't know what the salary cap is going to be," Thurston said.

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Parramatta Eels great Peter Sterling says NRL trials could be a thing of the past

Parramatta great Peter Sterling predicts NRL trial matches could be a thing of the past as the game's elite face an excruciating 10-month slog in 2017.

"When I played, and that was back when we just got electricity going, you played trials and it was something to get that match conditioning up. But the way that they train now and they only have short-ish breaks, and a lot of them are coming off tour with the Four Nations, (trials) are not as essential now."

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NRL "clarify" definition of a shoulder charge for 2017

The definition of a shoulder charge has been changed for the 2017 Telstra Premiership to make it clearer and simpler for fans and players.

As part of a change to the Judiciary and Match Review system, a player will be charged if:

• The contact is forceful, and;
• The player did not use, or attempt to use, his arms (including his hands) to tackle or otherwise take hold of the opposing player.

NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said the amendment clarified and simplified the definition of a shoulder charge.

"This change will make it easier for everyone involved in the game to understand what does and does not constitute a shoulder charge," Mr Canavan said.

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greeneyed wrote:NRL "clarify" definition of a shoulder charge for 2017

The definition of a shoulder charge has been changed for the 2017 Telstra Premiership to make it clearer and simpler for fans and players.

As part of a change to the Judiciary and Match Review system, a player will be charged if:

• The contact is forceful, and;
• The player did not use, or attempt to use, his arms (including his hands) to tackle or otherwise take hold of the opposing player.

NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said the amendment clarified and simplified the definition of a shoulder charge.

"This change will make it easier for everyone involved in the game to understand what does and does not constitute a shoulder charge," Mr Canavan said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/nrl-statement-on-sho ... fault.aspx
I hope Mr Buettner has read this more than once and understands it.....
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Not sure how this makes anything that much clearer. It leaves plenty of grey area around what is considered forceful and whether or not the player was using, or attempting to use the arms.

Not surprising though that the nrl would clear something up by making it even more confusing.
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greeneyed wrote:NRL "clarify" definition of a shoulder charge for 2017

The definition of a shoulder charge has been changed for the 2017 Telstra Premiership to make it clearer and simpler for fans and players.

As part of a change to the Judiciary and Match Review system, a player will be charged if:

• The contact is forceful, and;
• The player did not use, or attempt to use, his arms (including his hands) to tackle or otherwise take hold of the opposing player.

NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said the amendment clarified and simplified the definition of a shoulder charge.

"This change will make it easier for everyone involved in the game to understand what does and does not constitute a shoulder charge," Mr Canavan said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/nrl-statement-on-sho ... fault.aspx
I hope Mr Buettner has read this more than once and understands it.....
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pickles wrote:Not sure how this makes anything that much clearer. It leaves plenty of grey area around what is considered forceful and whether or not the player was using, or attempting to use the arms.

Not surprising though that the nrl would clear something up by making it even more confusing.
The real issue that has plagued the game for so long is not the rules but the lack of consistency in applying or enforcing the rules. They keep trying to improve or simplify the rules when they are just getting themselves in knots. When a big name player commits a suspension worthy offense they should be suspended just like any other player. Instead the NRL flip flops around like a fish out of water and the fans and no doubt the players are left scratching their head.
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Changes to the NRL Bunker in 2017

The NRL Bunker will rule on point-scoring plays, in-goal restarts and reportable foul play only in the 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership.

Following an extensive review of the NRL Bunker’s operation in 2016, the video review system will no longer rule on knock-ons in general play or 40-20s.

NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said overall the Bunker had been adjudged to be a significant step forward for the game in 2016.

"That said, we will continuously review the performance of the Bunker to ensure we keep improving. The review at the conclusion of the first season of the technology has led us to make some changes to the scope and operations of the system," Mr Canavan said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/changes-to-the-nrl-b ... fault.aspx

NRL bunker's jurisdiction dashed for 2017, as knock-ons and 40-20 calls are taken away: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... u78v3.html
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I think not checking the 40/20 is pretty stupid. You could easily do a quick check during a restart. It's a huge change in the game if you get it wrong.
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zim wrote:I think not checking the 40/20 is pretty stupid. You could easily do a quick check during a restart. It's a huge change in the game if you get it wrong.
Problem is they are getting it wrong anyway. We had a clear 40/20 live at the ground that wasn't awarded by the bunker.
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zim wrote:I think not checking the 40/20 is pretty stupid. You could easily do a quick check during a restart. It's a huge change in the game if you get it wrong.
Problem is they are getting it wrong anyway. We had a clear 40/20 live at the ground that wasn't awarded by the bunker.
Actually josh mccrone got ripped off for us with a 40/20 a couple of years ago. The touchie standing 40 meters away clearly thought it impossible that Mccrone could have made the kick so he stood 21 meters out. Then Cameron Smith was awarded a more dubious 40/20 less than 10 minutes later.
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Yeah you would think with the technology we have now that they could rule on 40/20s easily
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BJ123 wrote:
zim wrote:I think not checking the 40/20 is pretty stupid. You could easily do a quick check during a restart. It's a huge change in the game if you get it wrong.
Problem is they are getting it wrong anyway. We had a clear 40/20 live at the ground that wasn't awarded by the bunker.
That's not a reason to not do it at all. You'd be happier with more incorrect decisions as opposed to using the time you already have to get more decisions correct?
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zim wrote:
BJ123 wrote:
zim wrote:I think not checking the 40/20 is pretty stupid. You could easily do a quick check during a restart. It's a huge change in the game if you get it wrong.
Problem is they are getting it wrong anyway. We had a clear 40/20 live at the ground that wasn't awarded by the bunker.
That's not a reason to not do it at all. You'd be happier with more incorrect decisions as opposed to using the time you already have to get more decisions correct?
I'm actually confused both ways. I don't think a touch judge 40 meters away knows exactly where the ball crossed the line and a camera angle can also distort when and where a ball crosses the line by a couple of meters as well.
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We need hawk eye ....

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Join your club captain at the NRL Season Launch

The 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership season kicks-off early next month and you are invited to join the 16 club captains at the official NRL season launch at Martin Place in Sydney.

All footy fans are invited to this public event on Thursday, February 23 from 11.45am.

Wear your team colours to win tickets and merchandise, meet NRL Ambassadors and legends of the game, take selfies with club mascots and the giant NRL ball, and enjoy live entertainment on stage and with roving performances.

Date: Thursday 23 February

Time: 11.45am – 1.30pm

Venue: Martin Place outdoor area between Pitt St and Castlereagh St

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greeneyed wrote:Predicted teams for every match in Round 1

COWBOYS V RAIDERS
Sat 04 Mar 2017, 7:00pm, 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Kane Linnett 4. Justin O’Neill 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Patrick Kaufusi 17. John Asiata
Notes:
* Freakishly talented Kalyn Ponga misses out.
* Ben Hampton wins a bench utility spot following the exit of Rory Kostjasyn (Knights) and season-ending injury to Josh Chudleigh (knee).
* Scott Bolton (starting) and Patrick Kaufusi (bench) are set to be the big winners from the exits of James Tamou (Panthers) and Ben Hannant (retired).
Injuries/suspensions:
* Ethan Lowe (spinal injury) returns in the Nines.
* Josh Chudleigh (knee, season).

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joey Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Sia Soliola. Interchange: 14. Jordan Turner 15. Joe Tapine 16. Luke Bateman 17. Jeff Lima
Notes:
* Expect UK import Jordan Turner to win a bench spot following the injury to Kurt Baptiste. Adam Clydsdale is also in the running.
Injuries/suspensions:
* Kurt Baptiste (Achilles) is out indefinitely.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-pr ... f133b00cd4
Lima = Taylor if he's registered. But let's not forget he was usurped by Clay Priest last year and we've signed Lui. I really can't see Lima playing much first grade in his final year. He's still there as a mentor and extra forward defensive coach if anything IMO.

Also still not sure whether Stuart will pick Turner on the bench.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Re: Rugby League 2017

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So I was thinking about the introduction of a soft salary cap on clubs for staff and the salary cap in general.

What is to stop the Raiders hiring a financial/investment broker. Go out and get someone who is really good at turning other people's money into more money. Pay him/her whatever they want $1million a year...whatever it costs to get the best one on board.

They then spend the year working on the top 10 or so players portfolio. Therefore after say a 5 year career at the Raiders we end up paying them $2mill under the salary cap but their net worth is $3 mill.


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