If any two vic clubs were pumped up for it in the media for 15 years , it wouldnt surprise me at all.
A lot of people who dont support either clubs go every year.
Personally I think it should be the grand final replay, at least its earnt and a reward, not just handed to you so you get stronger and more media than any other club every year.
Thus more supporters while other clubs might get some money to make up for it but it doesnt make up for the exposure.
Bring back the biff
Personally, I don't like the idea of Anzac day military rhetoric mixed with football. Anyway. Back to Free Agency, a good summary of how it works is here
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/we...0/default.aspx
Glad Ryan is signed up. From what I read you have to serve a club for some time before you get the right to be a free agent. 8-10 seasons is fair service IMO.
The GWS year with Ward was a bit of anomaly and hurt to watch him running around out there. we got burnt. Water under the Sydney harbor bridge now.
You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus
I was having a moment contemplating about free agency this morning and a thought crossed my mind.
If a club got really good at recruiting the more mature player with skills that develop slower than your star teenager, say he was a year away from hitting he's straps at say 22 or 23 by the time he is up for free agency he would be on the decline with age.
This way were not grooming a club for the wealthy.
Don't piss off old people
The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...
Interesting point Hotdog60, trends in recruiting suggest that clubs are more likely to get a "ready made" player then in previous years. This will have to play a part in recruitment strategy.
"Loves a scrap....oh yeah & he's a pretty handy footballer as well"
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.