I doubt any of the players that left would even know who Jimmy is, let alone any remuneration he may or may not be getting.

The point is these players have been recruited under the impression they'll be playing A Grade and getting paid. If that doesn't occur I'd say that is pretty unfair on them.

Will be leaving the door waaaay open me thinks.

No one is guaranteed an A grade game.
If they are good enough to play in the 1s then they will get paid.
Im sure they didnt leave think are getting paid no matter what!