Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

AFL gets hypocritical over player poaching

Whispering_Jack
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

The AFL is worried about poaching because they know established clubs will attempt to raid GWS and the Suns.

Attempt???
  • Quote
    •  

    I don't think teams should be allowed to talk to players or agents outside of the relevant October window as the player is coming out of contract.

    If they do, the team is fined $100k, the player a tenth of the current salary, and the agent loses their licence.

    Teams may talk to their own players but I assume players will most likely wait till October.

    Get all the contracts done in October.

  • Quote
    • Author

    As far as I'm concerned the issue here isn't one that's about ensuring the survival of new franchises. It's about ethics - those of the AFL.

    The AFL sat back last year and not only condoned poaching but was actively involved in the GWS heist that procured Scully. It made damn sure that Melbourne couldn't match the GWS offer to Scully and didn't see fit to give Melbourne the proper restitution for the loss of a #1 draft selection.

    Now it's worried about poaching?

    Please give us all a break!

  • Quote
    •  

    I don't think teams should be allowed to talk to players or agents outside of the relevant October window as the player is coming out of contract.

    If they do, the team is fined $100k, the player a tenth of the current salary, and the agent loses their licence.

    Teams may talk to their own players but I assume players will most likely wait till October.

    Get all the contracts done in October.

    As far as I'm concerned the issue here isn't one that's about ensuring the survival of new franchises. It's about ethics - those of the AFL.

    The AFL sat back last year and not only condoned poaching but was actively involved in the GWS heist that procured Scully. It made damn sure that Melbourne couldn't match the GWS offer to Scully and didn't see fit to give Melbourne the proper restitution for the loss of a #1 draft selection.

    Now it's worried about poaching?

    Please give us all a break!

    I like both of these posts, you can tell because I pressed the like button :) which I also like.

    I also like igloos.

    And hipsters with all their underground culture, but before they became popular.

    I don't like coffee though.

  • Quote

    I cannot agree with that...

    It is a well thought out logical post that most people would see merit in. Fair enough that you can't agree with it; everyone is entitled to their opinion, however, I would really appreciate it if you could present some arguement as to why you don't agree with it, add a little substance. Cheers

  • Quote

    I like both of these posts, you can tell because I pressed the like button :) which I also like.

    I also like igloos.

    And hipsters with all their underground culture, but before they became popular.

    I don't like coffee though.

    Worth while post this one.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Richmond

      Who would have imagined, when the season kicked off early last month, that Melbourne would emerge from the opening six weeks with wins over both Queensland powerhouses? At the time, Gold Coast and Brisbane were the competition’s early pace-setters, the flavours of the month, and the prospect of the Demons toppling both within the course of a fortnight seemed remote. Yet here they are, banking those scalps alongside home victories over two traditional Victorian rivals and building a quietly impressive resume.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Richmond

      The Dees hit the big Friday night stage for the first and only time this season when they take on the Tigers under lights on ANZAC Eve at the G. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 264 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Brisbane

      Before Sunday, the last time the Brisbane Lions had walked onto the turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, they celebrated the pinnacle of the sport - an AFL premiership secured in emphatic fashion for the second consecutive year.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Brisbane

      From the outset, the Casey Demons lacked any spring in their steps. They were out-hustled and out-bustled and finally outplayed by the Brisbane Lions by 38 points on their home turf in perfect conditions at Casey Fields.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Brisbane

      MCG magic strikes again as the Demons unleash a devastating second-half surge to edge Brisbane in a thrilling two-point statement win. Never in doubt 🍀🔴🔵😈

      • 513 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Brisbane

      Andy is still traveling but the boys will still be bringing you a podcast this week so get your questions and comments in for Binman and George as they dissect the thrilling win over the Lions at the G.

      • 14 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.