posted Aug 23, 2008

Saints breach was obiviously a small one but it is the 4th time so this needs taking into account as well. Maybe the fine could have been doubled?

Nice to see Wigan getting our books in order!!

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posted Aug 23, 2008

I think the comparsion to breaking the speedlimit is an intersting one, this offence is clearly the equivant of being a couple of mph over the limit which, on its own, deserves a minimal punishment. however this is the 4th time this as happened in a short time so i would accept ifi t were me 'driving' that pnishment would be increased. i am not saying saints need huuge points deduction but i do think super league need to take slighly more action.

As for the notion tha tthe salary cap is somehow illegal, well i am sure the clubs have lwyers farmore qualified than me or anyone on these boards to make such judgments. but my understanding was that they are not prevnting a business rom operating as they choose what they are saying is that if you want to operate wuithin this particular competition you must obey these rulkes, there is nothing to stop a club refusing to obey the cap ,and breaking away from the league,he reality however is that would obviously be suicide due to the lack of tv revenue etc.

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posted Aug 23, 2008

As for the notion tha tthe salary cap is somehow illegal, well i am sure the clubs have lwyers farmore qualified than me or anyone on these boards to make such judgments. but my understanding was that they are not prevnting a business rom operating as they choose what they are saying is that if you want to operate wuithin this particular competition you must obey these rulkes, there is nothing to stop a club refusing to obey the cap ,and breaking away from the league,he reality however is that would obviously be suicide due to the lack of tv revenue etc.


It would then be a restraint of trade, theres nothing legally the rfl can do to stop a club picking 17 eu and no british players either if a club in the sl wanted to pay a player £5,000,000 a year and could afford to do so who the rfl to stop them

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posted Aug 23, 2008

Another armchair lawyer JB All clubs have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the RFL, including the salary cap. So stop talking nonsense about restraint of trade etc. Please.

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posted Aug 23, 2008

Salary cap--its been happening,defaulters.It will continue to be used,Maybe there will continue to be defaulters.
The salary cap is as much part of the operating rules as 13 men on the pitch.End of debate.

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posted Aug 23, 2008

By the way i wasnt suggesting that for minor offences that loss of home field advantage should be considered,so i hope Saints fans dont think that is a axe being ground.

As regards its effect on a clubs forward plan,then i guess it would keep them honest if they mess suffficent for it to be considered and are presumptive enough to budget for such an event.

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posted Aug 23, 2008

Im not saying I agree with it BB but if a club wants to pay a player £5,000,000 a year and decided to take the RFL court legally the rfl wouldn't have a leg to stand on, you don't need to be a lawyer to work that 1 out.

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posted Aug 24, 2008

You know that for sure having watched Ironside on telly I take it?

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posted Aug 24, 2008

all the clubs agree with the salary cap as they know it will protect the long term future of the game.
look how successful gridiron, basketball, baseball, and ice hockey are in the usa mostly due to the salary cap producing even matched teams creating more interest in the games themselves.

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posted Aug 24, 2008

Precisely H1895, I would imagine the courts would simply say "You agreed by these rules in the first place" Sport can and will govern itself.

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