Demons11 7,148 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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 4 Quote
Jack Vineys Anger Manager 425 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 SSP deadline should of been tomorrow/Monday. 12 teams have had an advantage over 6. Once again it's amateur hour from the AFL. 5 1 Quote
Gawn's Beard 383 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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 Quote
Supreme_Demon 4,140 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 3 Quote
Roost it far 10,136 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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 4 Quote
Redleg 42,156 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) 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 23 by Redleg 2 Quote
Roost it far 10,136 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. Quote
Redleg 42,156 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 3 1 Quote
Demons11 7,148 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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 1 Quote
BC_1718_DC 1,776 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 1 1 Quote
whatwhat say what 23,854 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond Quote
BC_1718_DC 1,776 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 3 Quote
Bring-Back-Powell 15,547 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 Tom Morris on SEN just suggested that the AFL might be open to extending this year’s deadline. 3 Quote
Roost it far 10,136 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) If the AFL do the right thing who's getting the list spot? Culley, George or another smokey? Edited February 23 by Roost it far Quote
DistrACTION Jackson 10,728 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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… 4 1 Quote
roy11 4,076 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 2 Quote
M_9 2,216 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 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. 4 Quote
DistrACTION Jackson 10,728 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 Wonder if we will take Jai Culley if the opportunity arises? 2 Quote
Supreme_Demon 4,140 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 (edited) 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 24 by Supreme_Demon 1 Quote
demoncat 1,723 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 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 2 Quote
Red and Blue realist 2,063 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 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. 1 Quote
Redleg 42,156 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 (edited) 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 24 by Redleg 1 Quote
BC_1718_DC 1,776 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 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. 2 7 Quote
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