Melbourne Watch 2023/24

[Mofra]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

I guess he was injured at work and is employed by the club not the AFL.
My guess is the club.
Insurance is an interesting one. I dare say that may be the future however not sure the insurer would take the risk?

Interesting read :https://anziif.com/professional-deve...ad-of-the-game

Don't the AFLPA have a fund as well that contributes to this?

[Topdog]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Don't the AFLPA have a fund as well that contributes to this?

its for the players not the clubs though. Extra money to help with things like lost earnings and medical expenses I believe.

[Twodogs]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

I guess he was injured at work and is employed by the club not the AFL.
My guess is the club.
Insurance is an interesting one. I dare say that may be the future however not sure the insurer would take the risk?

Interesting read :https://anziif.com/professional-deve...ad-of-the-game

Apparently AFL playing contracts are between player, the club and the League

https://www.google.com/search?q=are+afl+footballers+club+or+league+employees+in+australia&sca_esv=ded9c88ad4b82f1e&sxsrf=ACQVn0-t3ocZLkhhIwr7T4K1DudueIbc6w%3A1708766992100&source=hp&ei=ELfZZf3HAtKv0-kPpvaZuAw&oq=&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocCIAKgIIADIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIQEC4YxwEYrwEYjgUY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHEC4Y6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJzIHECMY6gIYJ0iGDlAAWABwAXgAkAEAmAEAoAEAqgEAuAEByAEAmAIBoAI8qAIPmAM8kgcBMQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp

[Grantysghost]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Goody bag?

Yes I made a meme.

[Testekill]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Demons looked good against a Blues side that crumpled under the slightest bit of pressure but their forward woes have not been fixed.

[mjp]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Demons looked good against a Blues side that crumpled under the slightest bit of pressure but their forward woes have not been fixed.

Don't worry, they're playing us soon enough! That always seems to cure what ails them.

[Testekill]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

I do want to say that it's absolutely cooked of the AFL to have Melbourne go into round one with a game already under their belt while we're going in after two weeks off. Opening Round is just an utter joke.

[hujsh]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

I do want to say that it's absolutely cooked of the AFL to have Melbourne go into round one with a game already under their belt while we're going in after two weeks off. Opening Round is just an utter joke.

Cooked, crooked, cock up.

[jeemak]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

I do want to say that it's absolutely cooked of the AFL to have Melbourne go into round one with a game already under their belt while we're going in after two weeks off. Opening Round is just an utter joke.

The AFEL would argue that Melbourne is at a disadvantage in being sent to play Sydney first up. I kind of get it, especially if Melbourne has a shit day and gets done easily.

Being reactive to the NRL going to Vegas and thinking it's an opportunity to highlight the game in the northern states is flawed to me though. The AFEL and NRL aren't really in competition and a one-off round in non-traditional geographies won't do a single thing to change the dynamic that exists between the two codes/ leagues.

Compromising the fixture to this extent has no upside, but the buffoons at head office aren't pragmatic enough to see it and it's the type of shit that keeps them fat and happy. What is really amazing is how willing the AFEL is to compromise the fixture further than it already is in order to be seen to be innovating.

[Uninformed]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

The AFEL would argue that Melbourne is at a disadvantage in being sent to play Sydney first up. I kind of get it, especially if Melbourne has a shit day and gets done easily.

Being reactive to the NRL going to Vegas and thinking it's an opportunity to highlight the game in the northern states is flawed to me though. The AFEL and NRL aren't really in competition and a one-off round in non-traditional geographies won't do a single thing to change the dynamic that exists between the two codes/ leagues.

Compromising the fixture to this extent has no upside, but the buffoons at head office aren't pragmatic enough to see it and it's the type of shit that keeps them fat and happy. What is really amazing is how willing the AFEL is to compromise the fixture further than it already is in order to be seen to be innovating.

And what they pay themselves to do that is flat out theft from the players who actually do the work to earn the money.

[hujsh]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

And what they pay themselves to do that is flat out theft from the players who actually do the work to earn the money.

Hell yeah brother

[Bornadog]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Should Angus Brayshaw's contract still be included in the salary cap?

Personally I think it should be, but Melbourne is arguing otherwise.

[Axe Man]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Should Angus Brayshaw's contract still be included in the salary cap?

Personally I think it should be, but Melbourne is arguing otherwise.

Would you be happy if English signs a monster deal and is then forced out of the game with concussion and we cop the full whack to our salary cap?

I'm not sure what the right way to go is but there should be clearly established guidelines for concussion related retirements. Perhaps only a certain percentage should be included in the cap? Player welfare should be paramount so we don't want undue pressure on at risk players to continue playing due to the salary cap implications.

[Bornadog]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

Would you be happy if English signs a monster deal and is then forced out of the game with concussion and we cop the full whack to our salary cap?

I'm not sure what the right way to go is but there should be clearly established guidelines for concussion related retirements. Perhaps only a certain percentage should be included in the cap? Player welfare should be paramount so we don't want undue pressure on at risk players to continue playing due to the salary cap implications.

What about other injuries that may force early retirement?

[hujsh]

Re: Melbourne Watch 2023/24

What about other injuries that may force early retirement?

I think concussion (not unfairly) deserves some special consideration given just how damaging it is on the quality of life of the athlete. Minimizing any incentive to make a player play with concussion related trauma generally seems a good idea to me.