I dont think you understand tbh, they didnt afford him total control over our cap and recruitment. You are putting words into my mouth as i clearly said he is part of the process. I'm also not saying and never has said Wayne has no input. Clearly he would identify players he wants to sign and wants to keep alongside Lockyer and Nolan, maybe White as well. Once they have had a chat to any players on their radar, White and Lanigan ( who is in control of our cap ) would be having a conversation about what we can afford to offer and for how long, then it would be up to the player and his manager to negotiate with them the terms of their contract. Again, Wayne, along with others would have an input, but he doesnt have the final say, Louise Lanigan does.
Seibold also has to go through the same process Wayne did. It used to be Wayne, Lockyer, Nolan, White and Lanigan, now its Seibold, Lockyer, Nolan, White and Lanigan.
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Thats right. People seem to have this weird theory Wayne controlled the cap when he simply didnt. On the flip side though, look at the players he tied down. Haas contract could prove to be an excellent bit of business.