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Thoughts on AFLPA demands?

Striker475
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In particular, the rookie list thing. Wondering what people's thoughts are?

Since we've done so well off our rookies lately, with Jurrah, McKenzie and now possibly both Evans and Nicholson, what do you think about the AFLPA demanding as part of the contract that rookie lists be removed and turned into an extended main list?

Personally, I'm not sure. While I get that it gives rookies an extra chance, rookies also are those players who you take a chance on and don't lose much on if they don't make it...

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    In particular, the rookie list thing. Wondering what people's thoughts are?

    Since we've done so well off our rookies lately, with Jurrah, McKenzie and now possibly both Evans and Nicholson, what do you think about the AFLPA demanding as part of the contract that rookie lists be removed and turned into an extended main list?

    Personally, I'm not sure. While I get that it gives rookies an extra chance, rookies also are those players who you take a chance on and don't lose much on if they don't make it...

    Players must be looked after. Look at what they go through weekly. Aussie rules is the most demanding sport on the planet.

    The MFC must employ more recruiters if the list is extended.

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    The MFC must employ more recruiters if the list is extended.

    The suggestion is simply to include the players now drafted as rookies as primary-listed players, not extend the number overall.

    (The reasoning is that they work just as hard as players listed on the primary list).

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    The suggestion is simply to include the players now drafted as rookies as primary-listed players, not extend the number overall.

    (The reasoning is that they work just as hard as players listed on the primary list).

    still means we will have to recruit smarter. Certain Rookies are only there on a slim chance, not a bad thing. But the clubs will not pay full wages on a whim.

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    In particular, the rookie list thing. Wondering what people's thoughts are?

    Since we've done so well off our rookies lately, with Jurrah, McKenzie and now possibly both Evans and Nicholson, what do you think about the AFLPA demanding as part of the contract that rookie lists be removed and turned into an extended main list?

    Personally, I'm not sure. While I get that it gives rookies an extra chance, rookies also are those players who you take a chance on and don't lose much on if they don't make it...

    Stench. They will break some Melbourne clubs struggling to keep up, then there will be another at the bottom of the heap.

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    still means we will have to recruit smarter. Certain Rookies are only there on a slim chance, not a bad thing. But the clubs will not pay full wages on a whim.

    Your assertion was that if the list was extended - ie more players recruited - we will need more recruiters. I clarified that the list won't be extended, so the reason you provided for your contention doesn't exist.

    It might mean we need to recruit smarter - I don't agree; we need to recruit just as smart either way - but this is a different argument.

    Stench. They will break some Melbourne clubs struggling to keep up, then there will be another at the bottom of the heap.

    Everything I've heard suggests the AFL will increase funding, just like they [apparently] have with other salary cap increases.

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    In particular, the rookie list thing. Wondering what people's thoughts are?

    Since we've done so well off our rookies lately, with Jurrah, McKenzie and now possibly both Evans and Nicholson, what do you think about the AFLPA demanding as part of the contract that rookie lists be removed and turned into an extended main list?

    Personally, I'm not sure. While I get that it gives rookies an extra chance, rookies also are those players who you take a chance on and don't lose much on if they don't make it...

    Jurrah came to us via the pre-season draft. Was never a rookie. McKenzie is a great rookie story.

    Regarding Rookies. I would like to see the current system stay and just increase their base wage. After all they do the same training as listed players. The Rookie system is keeping blokes at the club longer like Newton. Is this a good thing???? time will tell.

    The current system is working. It's always a great story for a club to have a succesful rookie come onto the main list. Like McKenzie.

    I have heard on SEN that rookies are the ones most likely to benfit from the new TV broadcast deal.

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