by wristwatcher » Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:29 pm
wenchbarwer wrote:Jimmy_041 wrote:wenchbarwer wrote:The Hound wrote:Hearing Adelaide Uni are splashing the cash this year, not sure if they have released any recruits yet, however I understand a marquee signing is on the cards
They've announced Wilson-King and Di Sotto, but they don't splash cash, they're amateurs, like the private school clubs
Uni recently changed their Constitution to allow payments this year.
Last I read private school clubs are allowed to pay as well but I could be wrong
Uni need to update their website, they're still preaching amateur status and "for the love of the game"
This is an interesting one. When Uni were a powerhouse it was often commented about the 6-8 "groundskeepers" working at the Uni who may not have had their attendance vigilantly accounted for.
I always assumed the "we don't pay players" was complete fantasy. A couple of years ago i was approached to Coach there and in my research found out it is 100% accurate and that it is in their constitution that there would be $0 to spend. I politely declined the opportunity. What they do have is a lot of teams and a great network and there are plenty of ways to milk a cow.
The ability to pay players certainly will give them an injection and arrest the slide of recent years.
The PNU Falcs 2005,06,13 x 2,14 and Div 1 Premiers in 2019......The SA 3peat - 2003,04,05
