jw1739 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Regardless of the precise figures for each individual, the list and total just shows up why a player such as Franjic is a dead weight on the club if he isn't on the pitch every week, and also why a player such as Melling might have been told he can leave. TBH I would have thought that Brandan, Kilkenny, Brattan and Caceres between them might eat up $1m, meaning a number of the others must be on or close to the minimum wage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Regardless of the precise figures for each individual, the list and total just shows up why a player such as Franjic is a dead weight on the club if he isn't on the pitch every week, and also why a player such as Melling might have been told he can leave. TBH I would have thought that Brandan, Kilkenny, Brattan and Caceres between them might eat up $1m, meaning a number of the others must be on or close to the minimum wage. Absolutely agree. I do think the circumnavigation to do with Brattan and Caceras signing with City is a way of cheating within the rules though. There will be certain things that the loan rules are unable to capture that means we can suppress their salary cap figures to a degree by having them as loan players. They might be realistically on 250-350k each, but will come through as 100k players for salary cap intents and purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samardzija Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Don't know how this signing will work, we've got the best striker in the league in Bruno and now we're going to have to throw him out wide or in behind Cahill because there is extremely minimal chance we will play 2 up top. I don't like this signing at all, Cahill hasn't played regularly in a decent league for 4 years, don't know how he could command those wages. Del pierro was coming from juve, playing semi regularly, Cahill from some shitty Chinese team, and before that another shitty Chinese team, and before that he was in the very average MLS which is of similar standard to the A League. And please don't point to his goal scoring exploits for Australia, as far as I'm concerned it's irrelevant as majority of the countries oz play against are horrible. Should be building/complementing the team around Bruno and not trying to put a square into a round hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Still think they fucked up the announcement, why would they use that selfie? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Still think they fucked up the announcement, why would they use that selfie? lol It's smarter than I originally thought. All the players in it have reposted the photo on their social media accounts and all of a sudden millions around the world know Melbourne city have just signed Cahill 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Off the pitch, he will put bums on seats. On the pitch, the team structure will have to be built to accommodate him-one does not simply expect Cahill to fit in to a pre-existing structure. Even Postecoglou struggles to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hyundai A-League Twitter account referring to Timmy as "Guest Marquee". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 25k first home game. Green line in advance thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just quickly on Brandon, remember Bruno was on 180k over season so it's more than likely that he won't be worth any more than that. Quite possible less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyknuckles Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 26 minutes ago, heart_fan10 said: It's smarter than I originally thought. All the players in it have reposted the photo on their social media accounts and all of a sudden millions around the world know Melbourne city have just signed Cahill I noticed that too, very smart from cfg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, heart_fan10 said: Franjic on 300k?? accurate from what i've heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 31 minutes ago, Tony999 said: 25k first home game. Green line in advance thanks. Seen a bunch of non-aleague fans going on about it this morning, wouldn't be surprised at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well this is the big test for all of the people on this forum repeatedly saying that we need a big name player to kick off our supporter base properly. We've just signed the biggest name in Australian football and one of the biggest in Australian sport. Lets hope it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: Well this is the big test for all of the people on this forum repeatedly saying that we need a big name player to kick off our supporter base properly. We've just signed the biggest name in Australian football and one of the biggest in Australian sport. Lets hope it works out! I think it's a bigger test for headquaters, hope they don't balls it up like last time with Villa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Confirmed by FFA he's the full season guest player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 45 minutes ago, Jovan said: I think it's a bigger test for headquaters, hope they don't balls it up like last time with Villa. Can't compare the 2. Don't know where you are drawing the similarities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Can't wait to see Tim in City Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, DFG_82 said: Can't wait to see Tim in City Blue. Fuck City blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, n i k o said: Just quickly on Brandon, remember Bruno was on 180k over season so it's more than likely that he won't be worth any more than that. Quite possible less. Would actually think he is on more than Bruno was TBH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 The absolute butt hurt from mainly victory supporters is hilarious Very excited by this signing, this takes us from a team who should do well to a team that has to do well. It's pressure and I like it Oh Melbourne victory This is what it feels to be small You signed troisi While we got Timmy cahill, Timmy cahill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, morphine said: Fuck City blue Putting it all on the line here, but i reckon Cahill in city blue > Ramsay in red and white ...you can disagree though... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 hours ago, illeatyourheart said: So is he a guest? Marquee? Under the cap? The a leauge facebook page said he is has signed "under the ffa's new full season guest marquee player regulations". Which i interpret as the "we will make up rules as we go of it gets us what we want rule" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KSK_47 Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, rass said: Putting it all on the line here, but i reckon Cahill in city blue > Ramsay in red and white ...you can disagree though... I dont know man. All those "keep the ball of security" games we were able to play thanks to Rambo were pretty special 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, playmaker said: Can't compare the 2. Don't know where you are drawing the similarities. Both massive names and super quality players and Villa played less than half what everyone was led to believe. Just saying alot is on the line for Cahill and the Club. If it works out then we will have a great period but if it doesn't. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 working out perfectly for CFG, announce the deal + selfie getting plenty of attention unveil him possibly on monday? wonder if they'll do the kit on his first appearance or if they'll milk another day out of it bring on the 2nd marquee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Great to have it announced. Now the club and the players can focus on building a quality and effective team, that's also got some (deserved) buzz and excitement going into the 2016/17 season. AAMI Park better buy some extra corner flags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 They should put a few flags at each corner just to mess with the cunt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 At the end of the day, I just love the fact that he was unveiled via a selfie. Like that is genuinely the most Tim Cahill thing I've ever heard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 hours ago, KSK_47 said: The a leauge facebook page said he is has signed "under the ffa's new full season guest marquee player regulations". Which i interpret as the "we will make up rules as we go of it gets us what we want rule" I wonder whether any other Federation in the world has made three rules to specifically address issues with just one club? First it was "Lampard", then "Caceres" and now we have "Cahill." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 23 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I wonder whether any other Federation in the world has made three rules to specifically address issues with just one club? First it was "Lampard", then "Caceres" and now we have "Cahill." Reckon these guys have done it before with Sydney, but no one knows about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, rass said: Reckon these guys have done it before with Sydney, but no one knows about them... Haha the Cahill rule sits alongside the Sydney rules, the Lampard/Caceres rules were kneejerk reactions to a team playing (cunningly) within the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I wonder whether any other Federation in the world has made three rules to specifically address issues with just one club? First it was "Lampard", then "Caceres" and now we have "Cahill." Goes to show the FFA have no idea what so ever and should all resign for the good of the game. Gallop the muppet said it was only a year guest marquee option now all of a sudden we've signed Cahill for 3 years 😐 It now looks like it's CFG running the FFA lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, AntiScum said: Goes to show the FFA have no idea what so ever and should all resign for the good of the game. Gallop the muppet said it was only a year guest marquee option now all of a sudden we've signed Cahill for 3 years 😐 It now looks like it's CFG running the FFA lol If this was Victory, you'd all be up in arms. I hope no one is proud of this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, AntiScum said: Goes to show the FFA have no idea what so ever and should all resign for the good of the game. Gallop the muppet said it was only a year guest marquee option now all of a sudden we've signed Cahill for 3 years 😐 It now looks like it's CFG running the FFA lol Not really. His 1st year will be as a guest. 2nd and 3rd will be manipulated to CFG's discretion depending on what circumstances are available at the time. There's certainly a case to be made for the guest slot to be around again next season, but i suspect everyone will want to see what happens this year first. A League players arent signed to a certain slot re salary cap/guest roles but rather allocated to that position by their club once all the chess pieces are in play. Hence why David Williams was classified as an Australian marquee that season; he just happened to be the highest paid player so it opened up a little more space inside the cap. He certainly wasnt signed on the basis of being our Australian marquee. Edited August 11, 2016 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, morphine said: If this was Victory, you'd all be up in arms. I hope no one is proud of this? If it was Victory or Sydney we'd be used to it. One rule in 'our' favour after FFA has previously changed its rules specifically against us "Lampard rule" and "Caceres rule", I'm okay with that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, morphine said: If this was Victory, you'd all be up in arms. I hope no one is proud of this? Well no one is stopping Victory or any other club from going down the path city have. In fact i hope all other clubs do follow suit it could only be healthy for the standard of the game and also help it grow. Bigger clubs, better players, more interest, packed stadiums and hopefully expansion! Edited August 11, 2016 by AntiScum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seagull Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 hours ago, rass said: Putting it all on the line here, but i reckon Cahill in city blue > Ramsay in red and white ...you can disagree though... The Seagull in white kit with red sash > anybody ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Deeming said: If it was Victory or Sydney we'd be used to it. One rule in 'our' favour after FFA has previously changed its rules specifically against us "Lampard rule" and "Caceres rule", I'm okay with that. What about the "archie rule" gave a player another season for no real reason. Also the Rogic Troisi loan deals. Edited August 11, 2016 by Jovan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, morphine said: If this was Victory, you'd all be up in arms. I hope no one is proud of this? Can you change your profile pic to this? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 29 minutes ago, morphine said: If this was Victory, you'd all be up in arms. I hope no one is proud of this? I like this guy. He's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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