Central Contracts : Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:09 pm  

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/ ... -st-helens So it appears the 'leading contender' from each SL club are in negotiations for a RFL central contract. I like the idea of these contracts, at least the RFL are trying to do something about the player drain. What I don't agree with is why it has to be one player from each club. As far as I understand it the central contract would be on top of whatever each player is getting paid at their club and could easily apply if said player moves clubs providing he stays within SL. IMO the RFL should be looking at the top talent irrespective of who they play for. These contracts benefit the player, not the club.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/ ... -st-helens So it appears the 'leading contender' from each SL club are in negotiations for a RFL central contract. I like the idea of these contracts, at least the RFL are trying to do something about the player drain. What I don't agree with is why it has to be one player from each club. As far as I understand it the central contract would be on top of whatever each player is getting paid at their club and could easily apply if said player moves clubs providing he stays within SL. IMO the RFL should be looking at the top talent irrespective of who they play for. These contracts benefit the player, not the club.

Re: Central Contracts : Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:08 pm  

If it's an extra £25,000 on a cap which is £2million +...what's the big deal with it.

I just hope the ambassadors get real media training, and you know what, I hope they do great and we start seeing these players back on tv/press adverts and the like (just like the good old days of Gillette)

Re: Central Contracts : Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:03 pm  

Should be given out to the most marketable players regardless of club.
Cas could well make a shout for Gale (probable Man of Steel), McMeekan (southern), Eden (good looking) and Hardaker (bad apple turned good).

Re: Central Contracts : Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:02 pm  

If it was in place today would it have prevented Savelio, Cooper. Tansey, Eden, Hodgson, Hardaker ( I think they've all been or going to the NRL) from leaving the UK game?

Re: Central Contracts : Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:23 am  

No, and their lack of ability (or 'form' if you want to be generous) is why Tansey, Eden and Hardaker are back in SL.

Re: Central Contracts : Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:26 pm  

How the hell does Jonny Lomax qualify for this extra payment?

He could get a serious injury by lifting the garage door on a morning

It's time that the RFL reassessed this and seriously awarded only the players that really deserve it and not just any Tom,Dick or Jonny Lomax