In the second of a two-part series on the direction of player movement in the AFL, we look at how Tasmania’s entry into the AFL could play out, as well as the potential next wave of changes, including pick purchasing.
This masthead spoke to 14 people across the AFL community, from various perspectives, on the condition of anonymity to enable them to discuss player movement matters more freely.Tasmania
They were also able to recruit a capped number of uncontracted players from opposition clubs; players from outside the AFL who had previously nominated for a draft; and from particular zones, on top of having a bigger list.Clubs expect Tasmania will have between six and eight first-round picks in 2027 – some of which must be traded for experienced players – plus at least the opening selection in each ensuing round.
One potential concept raised for the Tasmanian team was to bring kids who were 2027 draft-eligible into the state early and set them up with a private school scholarship, probably in Hobart.There is not enough time for them to be eligible for Tasmania’s academy, so the only scenario would be for the league to grant them access separately, such as in the Cameron, Shiel and Treloar example.
However, there is general wariness about the concept, and a desire for more rigour around the rules to avoid unintended consequences, or abuse of it, with the Tasmanian team’s arrival.Among the conversation points on pick purchasing during the competitive balance review process were whether the AFL would set a salary figure – similar to the draft value index – that equalled a certain draft pick return, or if there would be room for clubs to negotiate on a figure and selection.
Not even the potential lure of players reaching free agency after six rather than eight years as a trade-off was appealing enough.Abolishing the rookie list to have one list for all players appeals to clubs, who often use it to redraft their own delisted players. The AFL’s stance is that retaining the rookie list is about competitive balance.
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