Huge news out of the NRL, Melbourne Storm found guilty of salary cap breaches over the last 5 years, 1.7 million dollar fine, All points stripped from this years results and cannot win any points for the rest of the year, and the big news, 3 minor premierships stripped (06-08) and their 2 premierships stripped (07-09). Official result, N/A for premiers in those years.
Similar to the Cantebury case in 02, but spread over 5 years.
Inglis, Slater et all looking for new homes, potentially Union (New team in Melbourne being set up), potentially overseas.
The Storm, owned (?) by News Ltd (Which is also the primary news corporation for all things League) has been running at -6 million for the majority of the past few years, always disadvantaged by trying to break into a heavy AFL market, are probably going to bust from here. No one will go to games if they can't get any premiership points, and these results will drive away members in droves (Who you have to feel bad given all the money they've spent on the club). I would be livid if I was a paying fan, at the club admin more than anyone.
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