I am overseas and would like to know if the Dollies have signed anyone of note?
Have there been good numbers on the track? Has the training been hard and who has been the best on the track so far?
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They can't sign anyone...Port Melbourne has signed everyone who is available
Not actually correct, but part of the isse.
As I understand it, they have focussed on 6-7 specific players, none of who have been signed by Port.
They took the view that they worldn't compete with Port as Port were desperate to create a list, and a battle between Port and Frankston would have inflated player costs which would not be good for the competition.
In any event, Frankston could not compete in an Auction with a desperate Port. (regardless of the Salary Cap)
Members were told at the AGM last week that player announcements were close, but wouldn't be made public until the deals were finalised.
Don't expect a list of ex AFL players though, because that approach has not worked for the Dolphins in the past.
Significantly more success will be acheived through solid VFL players with the odd ex-AFL player.
Ooops, made a mistake.
They were actually keen on Dukes and have been for a couple of years.
Had a go last year before he went off overseas.