Thanks Burgess. That's what I was referring to
. As it happens, apparently they agreed on this today. Article in the SMH.
Thanks AB. Any progress is good.
Just checked out the article.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...system-but-war-continues-20170705-gx5a0m.html
For those who don't like clickbait:
- Clubs can have between three to six "development list" players – on a minimum salary of $60,000 plus match fees – on their books;
- Minimum salaries for top-26 players will be $100,000;
- Players 27-30 have a minimum salary of $70,000, with no maximum salary constraints;
- No restrictions on payments to players under the age of 20 if they comprise the top-30 squad.
- Clubs will be required to contract a minimum of 21 players by November 1 and 29 players by March 1, leaving one spot available up until June 30. The idea is for clubs to persevere with the players on their books, rather than look for a quick fix by trading them unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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Article continues to say that the NRL hasn't increased its original offer of a $9m cap. Other articles have also suggested that the long term player allowance will go up to around $400k per team. No details on the second tier cap as yet.