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AFL Mid season rookie Draft 2019
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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-04/afl-brings-in-midseason-rookie-dra...

 

Another kick in nuts for the state league clubs. Clubs liable to lose their best player during the year which can affect premiership chances etc...

Another issue is its possible a drafted player might end up playing against his State League Club. As I understand it, if knackers was drafted from Coburg to Essendon he then plays for the Bombers until/if  he gets a senior callup. That would be hard to cop....

Also havent heard how/if the club is compensated for the loss of their best player...