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Message: [QUOTE="HITMAN82, post: 2289225, member: 2045"] Whether they have to shed many star players will depend on a few factors. From what I've read -They are currently operating 700k over the cap. -The NRL won't let the team take pay cuts to stay together, as they closed that loophole after the Dogs scandal. Storm Must release players to get under the cap. -Storm fans seem to be confident they can just release one or two high-end players like Lima, Quinn, Hoffman and a couple solid/upcoming/journeyman type players to drop the 700k, move in a couple of promising juniors or fringe players and keep the "elite" nucleus of Slater, Cronk, Smith, Inglis plus White, Blair together. This depends on how the dodgy payments have been distributed - whether they are wide ranging, or just for a few of the marquee players. Also whether any players knew about them - if proven so, they may be forced to leave the Storm or even de-registered potentially? Another factor will be the players' feelings towards the club now - some may want a fresh start. There could even be discontent between playersif some of them knew about the scam and were getting illegal top-ups while others took lower wages in the interest of staying together - this could really tear them apart. Not to mention the possibility they could have a reduced cap enforced for next season - I certainly think they should. They've f*cked over our competition for the last 5 years and I'm really bitter that I've missed out on seeing finals series fought between teams on an even playing field, not to mention the "elite nucleus" having a VERY strong effect at Origin and Test level - would some of these combinations have been so strong if not for the Storm?? I certainly hope they have to release at least 2 of their stars, plus a couple of solid players, and that it rips up their morale for a season or two. I want to see them struggle on the field as punishment for the huge effect their cheating has had. [/QUOTE]

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