Free agency in AFL

Discussion in 'Aussie Rules Football Discussion' started by Mousey, Apr 4, 2013.

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AFL free agency:

  1. is terrible, if I could I'd get rid of it

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%

  2. is okay, but I'd like to see it minimised a bit

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%

  3. is good, keep it as is

    4 vote(s)
    28.6%

  4. is great, I'd love to see it expanded upon

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%
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  1. Skippos SM Morgan

    Not really. There have been cases of players retiring and then 1 month later coming out of retirement and nominating for the PSD though (Mal Michael esp. was dodgy. Ben Hudson too. Cornes/Brogan/Power with GWS)

    The latter three the afl demanding compo for though iirc.

    Players threaten it though.
     
    Skippos, Apr 4, 2013
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  2. Skippos SM Morgan

    Sat out a year, was paid for it by the 'roos and then the crows gave up like pick 3 and more for him :fp:
     
    Skippos, Apr 4, 2013
    #42

  3. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Cribbage, Apr 4, 2013
    #43

  4. Mousey AJ Son

    Mousey, Apr 4, 2013
    #44

  5. MatthewJay TA Miokovic

    The Mal Michael deal was dodgy as fuck.
     
    MatthewJay, Apr 4, 2013
    #45

  6. morgieb MC Burridge

    I like free agency tbh. If you're off-contract, they really aren't your player anymore, and is allowed to leave.
     
    morgieb, Apr 4, 2013
    #46

  7. Youngman JE Harding

    I like it, it's good for the game. Teams can get what they need when they need it and not have to trade. Also the blokes that want to stay loyal will stay loyal
     
    Youngman, Apr 4, 2013
    #47

  8. Harps ZAF MacDonald

    It's okay, not a fan of it though.

    Losing players for nothing is fucking gay.
     
    Harps, Apr 4, 2013
    #48

  9. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    I had no idea that's how the AFL system works. Strikes me as stupid, If a cunt was passed up in draft and is kicking 12 goals week in, week out in the VFL he should be given a contract if a club wants him.

    I love the draft system and how loyal players are to their clubs in AFL, but I really don't think being able to sign players no body else wants would effect that in any way. It essentially means there could be AFL quality players that are wanted buy AFL clubs playing park footy. Stupid.




    Similar thing happened to Gaz at the dogs, played 8 games and a 9th meant a 45k bonus or something so he got dropped.



    Regards,
    HG Emm
    Cricsim Admin Team
     
    Sultan Pepper, Apr 4, 2013
    #49

  10. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    Also on skippos point about the long contract thing, clubs would pre prepared to take that risk to ensure they get the player. If you say 'Listen we really want you, you're a top player and you obviously want to stay, but we're only offering a two year deal.' some other club is going to more than likely swoop in and offer 4-5 years.


    Regards,
    HG Emm
    Cricsim Admin Team
     
    Last edited: Apr 4, 2013
    Sultan Pepper, Apr 4, 2013
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  11. Benny BS Read

    Free Agency is the way to go >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Draft system imo. As a player it's a deadset restriction of trade afaic. You don't see the best 100 18 year old accountants forced to ply their trade in a location/for a business completely outof their control for example.
     
    Benny, Apr 4, 2013
    #51

  12. Mousey AJ Son

    The draft is here to stay, that's not debatable. It's better this way too.

    Free agency isn't in opposition to the draft, it's in conjunction.
     
    Mousey, Apr 4, 2013
    #52

  13. Benny BS Read

    I know it will never change, I was just providing my opinion of it. Seriously though why didn't the AFLPA take them to court like Tezza hill did when it was created?
     
    Benny, Apr 4, 2013
    #53

  14. PaulFromOz PF Oz

    Whatever is best for the players.

    Clubs can be ruthless.
     
    PaulFromOz, Apr 4, 2013
    #54

  15. MatthewJay TA Miokovic

    Love the draft, helps keep teams equal.
     
    MatthewJay, Apr 4, 2013
    #55

  16. MASTERS S Masters

    well i love how players stick with the 1 team through loyalty, so i am not a huge fan of t tbh, but i can see if players who are not getting a game leave for more opportunity to play elsewhere, we should look to have a mni draft where clubs can recruit mature age rookies either from the VFL/WAFL/SANFL etc as well
     
    MASTERS, Apr 4, 2013
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