Hoops

Should ABL players be paid?

I think ABL players earn every cent they get, anyone complaining about SANFL players recieving payment, ABL is the same standard as SANFL, and in sports such as footy, some Country and Amature leaguue players get paid. Just because they are not all in the NBL or NBA deosnt mean they are bad players, guys like Dix and Vandenberg would be good enough to play NBL, so i think they deserve every cent they get, and at a guess they wouldnt recieve much anyway, especially comparing them to NBL, NBA and Europe leagues

The competition between clubs at ABL level is fierce. If clubs are paying players, its the clubs responsibility as they want to attract the best players. Paying them does this. Paying them also keeps players consistently playing week in and week out unless they are injured. This consistency in attendance also assists in consistent results for their teams. How easy would it be for players to say "oh I don't really feel like turning up for a game tonight, I would rather stay home and watch a movie in my nice warm lounge room or go out with my mates". What keeps people going to work? The fact that they are paid to go. Its the competitiveness of the sport that forces clubs to pay the players to get the results that they want. That's the reason why the better players are also paid more because they are needed the most and an enticement is needed for them. It doesn't matter whether people agree that they should be paid or not, this is determined by the clubs and how successful they want to be.

Guys lets not be harsh, Maurice heard from this guy walking down rundle mall, that was friends with the local butcher, who knew the pet store owner, that sold the dog, the dog bred with the neighbours dog and was given to an anonymous ABL players friends mother. She said that all ABL players were getting 200 a game as Maurice said so it MUST be true. Plus he wrote it in his year seven assignment last week, and it got a B+... so it is FACT.

Secondly Maurice to answer another of your questions, I go to many ABL games as do many other people that are NOT related to players as you say, there are a few more people there than mummy and daddy watching.

Lastly what is a hex debt mate, is this your arrangement with mummy for her pokies fee as you suggest?

PS. the local redneck three doors down says you need to be "slapped upside the head".

Maurice White- Are you for serious or trying to stir some shit on a quiet Friday arvo.
Unfortunately most clubs simply do not have the money to reward ABA players for their time and commitment. When you compare the $$$ on offer to play amatuer or country football, it is disappointing that there is not more reimbursement