ramming23 wrote:thegrowler wrote:Buster32 wrote:Spoke to Beaty earlier he is playing there purely because they can fit his brother who is coming to Adelaide for uni in their points system. Playing for peanuts he said to after being offered considerable amounts elsewhere
So they should be playing for peanuts. They are Div 6 players and these "highly" paid players didn't even take their club to finals. Players in div 6 demanding money and shopping themselves around make me giggle in my funny bits. 3 clubs in 3 years doesn't really make the hooker with a heart of gold story sell to this black duck.
The club should always come before the individual. Now Im not saying they are not entitled to some remuneration for their efforts but buying into a club and its culture is not done through the fattening of a wallet.
They weren't highly paid players and a lot of them have said no to big money offers from other clubs. Is it such a sin for a group of mates to want to be able to play together?
Funny that it's okay for Glenunga to pay mega dollars in Division 5 and fatten the wallets of their players, but Division 6 clubs can't pay big dollars to try and get out either? Very interesting..
FACT - Glenunga did not breach the salary cap and their recruited players are staying at the club
FACT - These aforementioned players are onto their 3rd club in three years
FACT - If clubs are willing to pay it they have every right to take it but its simply not sustainable
My bemusement comes from the initial quote of "being offered considerable amounts elsewhere". I have nothing against the players in question and don't know them intimately so don't know there life circumstances (work, family, geographical location etc) which can dictate why players shift club. With all due respect I know they can play but I don't think they are at the level of being worth big buck$$$