Quote: Inflatable_Armadillo "Could the issue be about contract duration with current squad non-fed players? What I mean is if they already have 5 non-fed players on contracts that extend into 2011 or beyond, and an incoming player wants a two year deal as a non-fed player, he could only have a contract for 2010 and not 2011 or beyond... that makes some sense doesn't it?'"
I don't think that is the issue here as Steve Menzies is not contracted to the Bulls for 2011. They will have Orford, L'Estrange, Hall and Kearney committed to the quota next season but that leaves one place available.
Of course we don't know the status of Chris Nero in all this and whether he is contracted for 2011 either. I'm assuming he's gained exemption.