jo172 wrote:morell wrote:I tend to agree, but there are plenty of tradesman and what not at those clubs with traditionally lower socio-economic demographics.
So at Unley it might be that the Junior Lawyer makes Partner, at Mitchell Park it might be that the bricky gets the sub division.
I was loathe to name individual clubs because it in itself is terribly classist and I have no idea of the inner workings of really any club.
I don't understand why the clause stating "non football club employment income" won't be assessed as to whether it is market value (or whatever the specific wording is).
If it were me I would have removed that clause knowing full well that the CFB/League lack the resources and expertise (and arguably legal right) to inspect independent employment agreements for market value. Leave a bit of mystery there with the attempt to scare clubs away from any funny business (given that the Salary Cap's strongest feature is the deterrent effect).
Effectively the insertion of that clause has just legitimized sponsors paying players directly rather than having the Club as the middleman.[/quot]
I don't think that you could ever stop "contra" dealings. My thoughts on attacking the bloated pay ments to players is to have the "marquee " players but limit the number,the team makeup should be "X" amount of players that are indigenous to the club. this would also produce an avenue for juniors to be able to progress through the ranks without the high expectation of exorbitant payments. This is just a thought for possible discussion.