I thought this might be of interest to most:
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25893625-12428,00.html
Will no doubt have an impoact on the VFL's efforts to retain players, perhaps a negative one in the short term, but a positive one in the long term.
I wonder if it really will .Take woodville West Torrens with the ex Victorians in the side under the new rule if it was in affect today.The WWTFC would only have two interstate players on its books.all the other players have been with the club for the three year period that turns them into local players.
This rule may change clubs like North Adelaide (under jarman when he was coach)and south Adelaide(under Pyman when he was a coach)from going forth with brown paper bags .Or paying players to tend bar for $150 an hour.
It will of course get the AFL off the backs of the SANFL .
Also interesting to see the SANFL moving to an U18 competition, and dropping the U17 and U19 competitions.
As Paul says, it probably makes no difference for the current crop of Victorian players, as they will be classified as locals, come 2011.. However it should hopefully have an impact in the next few years.
I am glad you brought the juniors up.For some reason the U16 season ended part way through the year instead of the entire season.Then the SANFL had a lighting U 16 carnival mid week at all local grounds.Of course this was the wettest part of the year .ruined a fair few ovals in a week.
I have been enjoying watching half a U18 game when they have been scheduled pre reserves games .Watched some very good youngsters coming on.
Was fun watching two of the crows hierarchy drooling over a lad in the reserves.then watched them crest fallen as he was only 16 . and he played league this week held his own I should add.And yes the gold coast are very interested.
The new rule may have an impact at South Adelaide who if internet rumours have any truth are likely to raid WA footy this year.