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‘Whatever happens to you...’: Fagan’s cheeky Neale farewell; list boss’ whack at AFL — Daily
An AFL list boss has revealed his pointed frustration at the league over its recent changes to draft and trade regulations. Get the expert take on AFL Grand Final Day with FOX FOOTY’s pre-match, half-time and post-match coverage, plus full and mini replays available from 6PM AESTWHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU?
Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Port Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps has revealed his “frustration” at the AFL’s “brutal and unprecedented” guidelines that have been introduced amid the club’s Zak Butters negotiations.
The Power are certain to be one of the busiest clubs this trade period, as they look to deal with the exit of Butters as a restricted free agent to the Western Bulldogs, all while trying to maximise their draft hand across the next two seasons. Next Generation Academy product Dougie Cochrane is almost certain to be bid on by Essendon with the opening pick of the 2026 National Draft next month, while father-son prospect Louis Salopek and NGA player Zemes Pilot are expected to be at the forefront of next year’s draft class.
To secure the highly touted trio, the club will need to lock in a number of top-end draft picks — a process that has never been harder after the AFL’s changes to bidding processes, including the inability to use more than two first-round picks to match those offers.
“Now’s not the time to go into the specifics or the detail of the option we were working through and what transpired,” Cripps told AFL Trade Radio on Thursday. “But what I will say is this: we live in a system where the rules are complex and ambiguous, and clearly the rules ... can be adjusted at any time at the AFL’s discretion. Even via a memo, which can be frustrating.
“The reality is we’ve been dealt a series of brutal, unprecedented challenges that we’re attempting to navigate through, and it’s a long list that I’ll save for another day. ” The imminent entry of Tasmania to the competition in 2028 has made drafting club-tied players even harder, given the concessions afforded to the incoming club.
‘WHATEVER HAPPENS TO YOU’: FAGAN’S CHEEKY FAREWELL TO DEPARTING LIONS STAR Outgoing Lions coach Chris Fagan has wished Lachie Neale well as the Lions coach cracked jokes at Brisbane’s best and fairest awards night on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Fagan announced he was quitting as Brisbane coach with a year to run on his contract, deciding to go out on a high after clinching a premiership three-peat.
At the club’s awards night, the 65-year-old addressed every single one of the 23 players who took the field in Brisbane’s thrilling seven-point win over Fremantle at the MCG, making them stand up as he offered them each a few words of praise. The best and fairest function was the final official club event for Neale, who is set to join Collingwood on a three-year deal worth around $1 million per season“I wish you all the best with the rest of your life and whatever happens to you,” Fagan said to Neale, who cracked a smile as knowing laughter rippled around the room.
Fagan and Lions chairman Andrew Wellington both earnestly praised Neale for his contribution to the Lions and his ability to accumulate contested ball, helping transform Brisbane’s midfield in recent years.
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