Mid-season player loan system...

[globaleagle]

Under the category of "Don't shoot the messenger", I bring you.....

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The NRL are considering introducing a player loan system in time for the 2023 season, having raised the plan with clubs at last week’s chief executives conference.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported the concept, which has the preliminary backing of the RLPA, would see players be able to leave their teams mid-season for opportunities of more game time at rival clubs.

The loan system would be similar to the way the Warriors were allowed to use rival club’s players in the pandemic affected 2020 season.

Essentially the concept is designed to allow fringe first-grade players opportunities to play in the NRL, but it would also reward clubs who develop players.

The Panthers could have potentially used this system to allow Bulldogs recruit Matt Burton to play for a rival club this season with the hope of keeping him at Penrith long-term.

The Broncos let rookie fullback Reece Walsh join the Warriors, but under the proposed loan system they could have given the youngster a taste of first grade at an NRL rival in 2021, before bringing him back to Red Hill.

 

[Woodsie]

Under the category of "Don't shoot the messenger", I bring you.....

You're always a bit sensitive coming into hunting season ...

 

[Woodsie]

PSS .. I don't like it ... I'm too tribal to like seeing a Manly player in a different jersey ..

 

[globaleagle]

You're always a bit sensitive coming into hunting season ...

 

[globaleagle]

(from the same article)

One of the chief considerations for the NRL in using this system is around how long it takes for a battling club to overcome poor recruitment and retention decisions.

It is hoped the loan system could potentially help struggling teams out of salary cap problems due to bloated contracts for underperforming stars.

For example the Tigers are currently paying big money for Russell Packer despite his lack of first grade over the last few seasons.

Had he been available to be loaned, it would have benefited the player in Packer by enabling him to play first grade at a rival team, who would only pay for the portion of his salary that they use.

It would have also given the Tigers the opportunity to put a player they didn’t want to keep in the shop window, with clubs reluctant to pursue players that are not playing regular first grade.

 

[47MVEagle]

Worked perfectly for the Storm last year in regards to Harry Grant.

They were able to lend him to the Tigers so he got to play a season of first grade instead of having to wait in the wings until Cameron Smith decided what he was going to do.

 

[Loobs]

If it's used the same way as it is in 'football' (AKA soccer), then it's handy. You can get a young up and comer on loan, play him, let him gel with your team and then have him push for the deal to be made permanent. Works well when there is an established player blocking them. Bundesliga teams have been doing it with young Prem player for a while now with great success.

Don't really see it being used in that Russell Packer way though. What's the point?

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

Why don't we just pool all players and have a lucky dip each Monday to select the teams?
This should hopefully work as a leveler.

Oh imagine the excitement that awaits each Monday to see who will be wearing your team colours!

 

[Disco]

I'm fine with it as long as it all works within the cap

 

[DUFFMAN]

How about stopping teams like the roosters signing up two top 8 NRL teams so called cheaply.
Leaving teams near the bottom signing players that are average and when they get injured can't find enough talent to be competitive.

 

[The Who]

I don't mind the idea, provided the loan player isn't required to play against his club.
For example, if the policy was now in place we could loan out Tyfuna, Tipytoes and Tenterfield so that they gain NRL experience rather than missing out on playing because they are being kept as reserves for First Grade.

 

[Shoe1]

If it's used the same way as it is in 'football' (AKA soccer), then it's handy. You can get a young up and comer on loan, play him, let him gel with your team and then have him push for the deal to be made permanent. Works well when there is an established player blocking them. Bundesliga teams have been doing it with young Prem player for a while now with great success.

Don't really see it being used in that Russell Packer way though. What's the point?

I doubt any of those soccer players would be suited to rugby league.

 

[Shnorky]

Dam, we could have done that with Albert

 

[40 years an eagle]

My all-time favourite.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Had he been available to be loaned, it would have benefited the player in Packer by enabling him to play first grade at a rival team, who would only pay for the portion of his salary that they use.

So does the money paid to the "loan player" come out of the borrowing teams cap, and is the paid amount refunded to the loaning team's cap or do loan payments come out of a club's pocket? The rich clubs can go absolutely crazy with this.

 

[manlyfan76]

So does the money paid to the "loan player" come out of the borrowing teams cap, and is the paid amount refunded to the loaning team's cap or do loan payments come out of a club's pocket? The rich clubs can go absolutely crazy with this.

Could be good, we only played him for 80 mins X 10 weeks 800 mins in 2 1/2 months.

 

[pt73]

Dam, we could have done that with Albert

Add Nate to the list.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Players being on loan from club to club goes against the basic tribal culture that fuels supporters...it is insane.

This administration seems hell-bent on taking away everything great about Rugby League.

 

[Loobs]

So does the money paid to the "loan player" come out of the borrowing teams cap, and is the paid amount refunded to the loaning team's cap or do loan payments come out of a club's pocket? The rich clubs can go absolutely crazy with this.

The way it reads is that the borrowing club picks up the remainder of the players wages against their cap. You cover the players wage for the rest of the year then he returns at the end of the season.

You'll find that clubs will be reluctant to let players go out on loan unless there is a clear opportunity for them to play, or its effectively dumping an older guy off the books for part of the season to open up a spot.

 

[court83]

Add a draft while we're at it...
I WANT A BIG FANCY DRAFT NIGHT TO GET P!SSED WHILE WATCHING AND CELEBRATE LIKE THEY DO IN THE USA