West and Street Delisted

[Go_Dogs]

Sad to see Westy go, has been the ultimate club man and gave his all this year to make a come back. I bet it's a very disappointing and upsetting time for Scott, but probably the right decision for the club at this stage.

I wish Westy all the best for the future and hope to see him stay involved with the club over the coming years.

[The Coon Dog]

Maybe there is scope for the AFL to allow each club to have extra spots on the list for a player (s) over 33 where that player has played more than 250 games or 10 years for the club he is at.

There is. It's called the veterans list & Westy is on it.

They have to have been at the club for at least 10 years & be 30 years old.

[Go_Dogs]

There is. It's called the veterans list & Westy is on it.

These players still count as being 'on the list' though, don't they? (perhaps my understanding is wrong). I believed the only benefit of being on the veterans list was that only half your salary got included in the cap?

[LostDoggy]

Delisted? I hope not! You cant DELIST a club legend, it'd have to be his decision? If not, ouch.

I love Westy, thanks for the memories.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

There is. It's called the veterans list & Westy is on it.

They have to have been at the club for at least 10 years & be 30 years old.

OK. So that players spot doesn't count towards the overall list number and is therefore not taking a spot that would otherwise go to someone else?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

These players still count as being 'on the list' though, don't they? (perhaps my understanding is wrong). I believed the only benefit of being on the veterans list was that only half your salary got included in the cap?

Thats what I thought, but not sure.

[Max469]

What?! Delisted? Didn't even give him the honour of retiring? What BS.

My sentiments exactly

[The Coon Dog]

These players still count as being 'on the list' though, don't they? (perhaps my understanding is wrong). I believed the only benefit of being on the veterans list was that only half your salary got included in the cap?

No, they don't count on the list.

You can have 38 players on the list plus a combination of 6 veterans/rookies. So if you have 1 veteran you can have 5 rookies.

The % of salary attributable towards the salary cap is determined by the number of veterans. If you have 2 it's 50%, if you have 3 veterans then 33% of each of their salaries would be outside the salary cap.

All the above is expected to change as part of the AFL & the AFLPA's collective bargaining agreement. It will be replaced with a form of limited free agency.

[Go_Dogs]

No, they don't count on the list.

You can have 38 players on the list plus a combination of 6 veterans/rookies. So if you have 1 veteran you can have 5 rookies.

The % of salary attributable towards the salary cap is determined by the number of veterans. If you have 2 it's 50%, if you have 3 veterans then 33% of each of their salaries would be outside the salary cap.

All the above is expected to change as part of the AFL & the AFLPA's collective bargaining agreement. It will be replaced with a form of limited free agency.

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

A bit of guess work, but the club must have decided that it again wants 4 rookies and have decided to include Akermanis on the veterans list this year, at the expense of Westy.

[bulldogtragic]

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

A bit of guess work, but the club must have decided that it again wants 4 rookies and therefore have deicded to include Akermanis on the veterans list this year, at the expense of Westy.

I'm certain Aker can't be on the list. I think Ealeton would be next if he's around.

[Go_Dogs]

I'm certain Aker can't be on the list. I think Ealeton would be next if he's around.

Eagle is still only 29, I believe.

[hujsh]

So long you champion. You were the most important part of the midfield and a great leader who deserved a Brownlow.

And West was pretty good too.

[bulldogtragic]

Eagle is still only 29, I believe.

Yeah that's what i mean, he would be next in two years.

If he is around that long. Me gets a feeling, he doesn't have 2 or 3 years with us. Just an inkling.

[BulldogBelle]

Cut throat business indeed

Hope the club treated West with the sensitivity his situation deserved

Imagine salary cap would be an issue considering we are chasing Hall, plus some of our other out-of-contract blokes would have been given a pay rise given the good year we had.

[bulldogtragic]

Doogs, West and Streety.

Now for Three more!