Eels facing salary cap fine of up to $500,000

22nd May, 2015

Parramatta are reportedly set to be fined up to $500,000 for breaching the NRL salary cap.

It is understood the NRL have confirmed the Eels face penalties of almost half a million dollars in relation to last year’s roster.

Among those reportedly being paid out are former players Reni Maitua, Matt Keating and Cheyse Blair.

Eels coach Brad Arthur said prior to Thursday’s revelation changes needed to be made to the game’s second-tier salary cap of $440,000.

“I’m not sure what the best answer is,” he said.

“But it does make it difficult when you’ve got people training, with a view of they want to put pressure on your top squad to play in the NRL.

“It’s a little bit disheartening on them knowing the opportunities are limited because of your salary cap.”

Despite their salary cap troubles Parramatta have already announced the big-name signings of Kieran Foran and Beau Scott for next season.

The Crowd Says:

2015-05-21T09:30:33+00:00

Jara W

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Hopefully not another Game 2 2014 if that's what you're hinting at.

2015-05-21T07:48:18+00:00

ridingcowboys

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I knew them signing Anthony whatmoe was a huge mistake It will be an interesting call on Karen forans future and bow Scott The recruiting history since Ricky left Rhys Robinson (Reece Robinson Anthony watmoe (watmough William hopoate Harvey Norman (Corey norman) Nathan pizza (peats) Beau knows champion Danny bricks (wicks)

2015-05-21T07:22:13+00:00

john badseed

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Obviously they've been cheating the cap, Choc, Hoppa,….aah…umm….

2015-05-21T05:27:51+00:00

Tom G

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...and they are STILL talking to Michael Gordon? Brad Arthur is a myth

2015-05-21T05:12:45+00:00

planko

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There cap is "CHOC" ablock...