AFLW 2019 List Changes

[DJC]

I'm getting a bit shat off how the new franchises can cannibalise the existing clubs with no compensation.  History repeats with some of these clubs: Norp with ten years rule,  the tiges with the 80s self destructive trade war.

I get why the AFL wants new clubs to be successful but it shouldn’t be at the expense of clubs that have worked hard to build a reasonable list ... with the possible exception of the Crows 

I think that the AFL should allow for 2-3 seasons before the expansion clubs are competing for finals spots.  Expansion clubs could have academies and should build lists through State league teams before poaching from established clubs.

[kruddler]

I'm getting a bit shat off how the new franchises can cannibalise the existing clubs with no compensation.  History repeats with some of these clubs: Norp with ten years rule,  the tiges with the 80s self destructive trade war.

It only happens because everyone is a free agent all of the time.

From this season, clubs can sign players for 2 years. So it will mean that a lot of players are off limits.

Apart from that, if you have a happy, healthy club with upside, players won't leave.

So far the only carlton name i've heard thrown up as any chance of really going has been Rhiannon Watt. She was a late in for Tayla Harris in R2, and may have played the next week. She didn't show much worth persisting with IMO so if she wants to go to St. Kilda, good. Means that we can only lose 3 other players from our list to this system....if clubs can find 3 that will leave.

[kruddler]

List cuts have started. Nothing too shocking yet.

5 players have been delisted.
Bridie Kennedy
Rhiannon Watt
Shae Audley
Kirby Bentley
Reni Hicks.

[Navy Maven]

Bri Davey has requested a trade to Collingwood  >

[kruddler]

Bri Davey has requested a trade to Collingwood  >

Not happy jan!  >

12 months ago, fair enough. I was shocked she stayed. But now? Why?!


Apparantly Gold Coast is having a crack at Gab Pound too.

I really hope we can keep this side together and take it a step further next year.

[Dominator_7]

AFLW a joke with major players changing Clubs is often.

[crashlander]

Bri Davey has requested a trade to Collingwood  >

This is not a fait d'accompli yet, but it is a very poor thing indeed if true. Bri only won the B&F a day or two ago. Very poor.

Collingwood would have to trade for her, and the 1st pick is the obvious bait, but it is still something I would prefer not to see. The only thing going against Bri is her age: she is no spring chicken and cannot go on forever. But it does feel like betrayal.

[crashlander]

AFLW a joke with major players changing Clubs is often.

With 1 year contracts and no possibility to retain players, it was inevitable. But it is very poor.

[kruddler]

This is not a fait d'accompli yet, but it is a very poor thing indeed if true. Bri only won the B&F a day or two ago. Very poor.

Collingwood would have to trade for her, and the 1st pick is the obvious bait, but it is still something I would prefer not to see. The only thing going against Bri is her age: she is no spring chicken and cannot go on forever. But it does feel like betrayal.

Bri Davey is only 25 crash. Peak of her powers with several years left.

If Pick 1 gets us another Maddy Prespakis, then thats a good start. What about operation 'Bring Steph home'? Captain for captain swap. Steph is no spring chicken at 30, but throw in pick 1 and i'd do that deal.

[kruddler]

Rhiannon Watt has officially signed with the Saints.

Looked like it was 'get through the B+F first' type of scenario with her as rumours were floating around at the start of the week.