Released to local clubs when not needed?

Submitted by NorthPort on
Port has more on their list than can play every week for the seniors and reserves, so as I understand it, those not selected for the week are released to their local club.. so if thats true, when the VFL club has a bye, are all players on the list allowed to play with their local club? Do they have to nominate club that they can play for when not needed?
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Shamus Thu, 15 Apr 2004 - 10:08
Onslaught; Players not selected for VFL reserves, by arrangement with their VFL Club, can play with their local club.
bootsie16 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 - 14:29
A VFL club can give a special clearance to any VFL player on their list. This basically allows them to nominate the club and the number of matches that the player can play. Box Hill did this with most of their list on the weekend to give them a game during the break and to promote local football. For example; Tim Harvey was given a one match clearance (loan) to play with St Bernards in VAFA. A number of other players went back to their original EFL club. Good option for a club that has the bye early on in the season. The only downside I guess is that the player may enjoy it more than playing in the VFL especially if they are on the fringes.
caveman Wed, 21 Apr 2004 - 19:17

this is the deal we have in Bendigo. Any Bendigo Bomber player has to also sign with a BFL club and play for them if they dont play for Bendigo. There are a couple of exceptions like Gary Moorcroft and Jordan Doering who are Melbourne based. They train with Essendon and play VFL on the weekends.