The way I understand it is Gold coast still pay part of Sharp's salary to dump him, but it doesn't come under their cap.
Think it was different for Will brodie, Freo took on his whole salary but GC gave us a heap of picks with him.
It was the strangest trade I ever recall.
"Fremantle have made their first player trade of the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period, securing Will Brodie and picks 19, 61 and 69 in a deal with the Gold Coast Suns.
Freo will send a future second round selection and fourth round selection back to the Suns in the deal."