Matthews slams “totally ridiculous” salary cap suggestion
VFL/AFL legend Leigh Matthews says the allowance for marquee players in the salary cap is a “totally ridiculous” proposition. Under a plan floated in recent weeks, the league’s biggest names could be paid outside the salary cap allowing the game’s stars to earn more money than ever before. A marquee system exists in other sports but Matthews believes it wouldn’t work in footy. “Totally ridiculous,” Matthews told Sportsday when asked about the suggestion. “I mean, you might as well add a couple...