Exodus
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Among the players announced as returning to the Seattle Seawolves are Sam Matenga and AJ Alatimu.
https://seawolves.rugby/news/returning-core-pod-ready-to-hunt-again-in-2023/
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Have many of the LA and Austin players moved to other MLR teams? I had a quick scan of their rosters, and there weren't too many NZ players affected. But there are some current USA players in their squads.
@Bovidae I haven't specifically noticed players from those teams moving to other teams (haven't really paid attention to it either), but I have noticed generally that some teams announced the departure of players to other teams for salary cap reasons, and that obviously is related to the LA and Austin issues.
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Jamie Lane will also return to Utah Warriors.
https://www.warriorsrugby.com/news/five-warriors-poised-for-a-breakout-2023-season/
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Hawke's Bay prop Joel Hintz has signed with NE Free Jacks in MLR.
https://freejacks.com/featured-news/free-jacks-sign-hawkes-bay-joel-hintz/
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@Stargazer said in Exodus:
Ma'a Nonu going back for another season with San Diego Legion in the MLR:
Even seeing him walking through town recently trying to look all small and inconspicuous with the hoodie up and at the age of 40 he still looks a better bet than any AB midfielder we have currently.
He’s one of the only guys I can think of that maxed out on every Rugby skill there is to have.
God I miss Ma’a…..
@Stargazer said in Exodus:
Ma'a Nonu going back for another season with San Diego Legion in the MLR:
Even seeing him walking through town recently trying to look all small and inconspicuous with the hoodie up and at the age of 40 he still looks a better bet than any AB midfielder we have currently.
He’s one of the only guys I can think of that maxed out on every Rugby skill there is to have.
God I miss Ma’a…..
Absolute legend. 40 years old? Wow, good on him.
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There seems to be less players hanging around for only a WTG spot than in recent years. Money talks.
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
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Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Didn’t realise that
Do you know if it’s the same for every wider group player? For instance it would make sense for the Blues to have another specialist lock hang around the group.. would they ever give one guy a 3 month contract? Or is that not allowed?
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Zion Going returning to Utah Warriors.
It still amazes me how many players get signed in the MLR who don't even play at NPC level.
@Stargazer Zion was part of the Northland HP squad last year but was’nt selected when the final cut for the Taniwha came around so headed off to the MLR ,came back to club footy this year and looked a completely different player for his Mid Northern team who took out the Northland club comp this year .
You are right there many players who don’t play NPC that pick up contracts in the MLR , I have heard the level is similar to heartland rugby but that was a few years ago , since then the standard may have improved. -
@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Didn’t realise that
Do you know if it’s the same for every wider group player? For instance it would make sense for the Blues to have another specialist lock hang around the group.. would they ever give one guy a 3 month contract? Or is that not allowed?
@Duluth I have heard Liam Hallam Eames is heading off to the MLR
Sam Caird I believe is first cab of the rank if there is required injury cover or full cover in the Blues.
Allen Craig had a solid season for the Taniwha and we saw some added physicality but I do wonder if his height might be against him in the upside has a great work rate . -
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
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@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Any idea what a MLR contract is worth?
@Bovidae hard to say what guys like Maa get.
Lower level kiwi guys have said 15-25k usd
With all living costs paid for. Not huge wickets. Some guys would get maybe double that.
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@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Any idea what a MLR contract is worth?
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Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
@muddyriver You sure about this? I have heard NZR pay a pool of players to train full time in the case of injuries.
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@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Any idea what a MLR contract is worth?
@Bovidae anything from 13k -45k , there is a salary cap
Star players can earn up to a capped maximum of 45k per season
Senior players with international experience 20k-30k
Mid range players with first class experience ,anything between 10k to 20k
Part time players are on a week to week basis salary
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And here's another one:
Manawatū hooker Siua Maile has signed with Benetton (one season plus option for a second).
https://benettonrugby.it/siua-maile-e-un-nuovo-tallonatore-dei-leoni/
