On 19/02/2025 at 17:01, Redleg said:

I am still in favour of moving Kentfield to the inactive list and taking Jai or Roy, probably Jai.

Kentfield will not play for quite a while and certainly not at AFL level this year.

Take the pressure off him and let him train and be with the boys, knowing while he is not ready, he isn’t keeping another player off the list.

When ready, he can play at Casey or a lower competition, for the few games left in the season.

I think we will lose Jai in the msd, if we don’t take him now.

Do you actually know Kentfields progression? I find it ridiculous that people are talking about putting someone on an inactive list when you actually have no insights as to when he will be back.  You don’t put someone on based on the face you think they will play reserves 

SSP deadline should of been tomorrow/Monday. 12 teams have had an advantage over 6. Once again it's amateur hour from the AFL.

31 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

It definitely pushes a strong case to increase AFL playing lists.

Yes, or a proper reserves / second tier with deeper squads, or if not a practice squad concept with an inactive list (like NFL). 

Think of WCE last year for example. Not a fun environment to train in when you’re struggling to get 24 together 

1 hour ago, Gawn's Beard said:

Yes, or a proper reserves / second tier with deeper squads, or if not a practice squad concept with an inactive list (like NFL). 

Think of WCE last year for example. Not a fun environment to train in when you’re struggling to get 24 together 

Agreed.

Not sure on the exact amount.

But at least 5 or 6 extra list spots for each AFL team should be enough to cover a dearth of players that succumb to injuries?

Bring back each VFL side having a reserves side too.

The AFL with it's enormous profits should be putting more money into the secondary competitions like the VFL as well as grassroots football regardless.

I maintain that there’s absolutely no need to have deadlines for replacing injured players, particularly before the season has even started. If we lose another player next week we’ll be 2 down before round 1. This is supposed to be the premier comp in the land. Time for change

2 hours ago, Demons11 said:

Do you actually know Kentfields progression? I find it ridiculous that people are talking about putting someone on an inactive list when you actually have no insights as to when he will be back.  You don’t put someone on based on the face you think they will play reserves 

Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. He is getting over a potential life threatening illness. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries. 

I would definitely ask the AFL to replace AMW.

 

Edited February 23Feb 23 by Redleg

5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries.

 

No offence to the kid but what’s his chance of ever playing an AFL game? It’s a brutal profession and sometimes I think we aren’t brutal enough but that’s a hunch without strong factual evidence. 

2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

No offence to the kid but what’s his chance of ever playing an AFL game? It’s a brutal profession and sometimes I think we aren’t brutal enough but that’s a hunch without strong factual evidence. 

That is going too far, because we simply don’t know.

He may develop or he may not, but he hasn’t had the chance to do that yet.

He deserves his chance and he will get it and good luck to him.

9 hours ago, Redleg said:

Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. He is getting over a potential life threatening illness. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries. 

I would definitely ask the AFL to replace AMW.

 

Definitely with you for asking for a replacement for AMW.

I think this will be ticked off, if I remember correctly I think there were a couple of instances last year 

The only reason we have a small chance of potentially being granted exemption to get a replacement player in is because Carlton are trying to do the same. If it was just us, no chance but them? They usually get their way. 

I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption 

the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond 

13 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption 

the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond 

I don’t think so either but the way 14 other teams had the chance to sign players before their match simulations whereas Carlton, St Kilda, Melbourne and North didn’t makes at the very least an argument/case for a player to be signed. Because it’s not *fair* that those clubs could play their practice matches. 

Tom Morris on SEN just suggested that the AFL might be open to extending this year’s deadline.

 

If the AFL do the right thing who's getting the list spot? Culley, George or another smokey? 

Edited February 23Feb 23 by Roost it far

16 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Tom Morris on SEN just suggested that the AFL might be open to extending this year’s deadline.

 

Thanks Carlton…

8 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Thanks Carlton…

It's an interesting one, I know there have been a few injuries so we'll see what happens. 

Whilst we would benefit if they did extend this year (which i'm doubtul) it would make me feel a little annoyed especially if you compare this year to last year

Carlton lose Pick 3, a raw skinny kid and might be able tor replace him compared to us last year we lost Gus a 150+ game premiership player and couldn't do anything until midseason.  Guess we don't have big boy bargaining power though.

 

 

The AFL website says that extensions (to SSP signings) have been made in the past to allow a club to watch a potential recruit run around 'in competition'. 

Had we played our match a few days earlier, we'd have access to another SSP signing. Same for the Blues.

An aside: handy having the Blues in our corner.

Wonder if we will take Jai Culley if the opportunity arises?

As the saying goes "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

If both Carlton and Melbourne complain about their circumstances regarding the SSP period then the AFL might be magnanimous and extend it for another week or two.

I think it's fair to do this.

While I understand it may stuff up teams in the second tier competitions (VFL, SANFL, WAFL etc) there are always young blokes out there who would love a chance to play footy at a higher level.

Let's hope the AFL sees sense to make a change.

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Supreme_Demon

 

Poor Andy 😢 let’s hope common sense prevails and us and Carlton can receive an exemption to the current SSP deadline 

If that’s the case, I wonder if it’s as simple as adding Culley to the list? He’s too good to not be on an AFL list and has some upside at only 21(?) years old 

Adelaide were allowed to sign a player, and not have it listed until today (surely he would have told his teammates Friday?)

Crows sign former Swan as injured ruck moves to inactive list

Anyway, it should surely open the door to replace poor AMW. 

5 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption 

the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond 

We are talking about a 3-4 day extension and given a big club is in the same boat and the situation is patently and obviously unequal, I think we are a real chance to grab a replacement.

As I said in an earlier post, don’t ask don’t get.

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Redleg

Jay Clark is now reporting that the AFL will open up the SSP period for this week so Melbourne and Carlton can sign replacement players.