Pdub
Norm Smith Medallist
It's an easy fix for the AFL, they can fix this and fix the issue of the northern academies at the same time.
Just give the SA and WA teams academies, adjust the draft discount % to reflect the talent that is generated in these states vs NSW & QLD. If all the non-vic clubs are taking players from their home state, then the Vic clubs will be left with more Victorian kids to pick from. No one complains about the academies, and the clubs become more involved in growing the game in their state.
Just give the SA and WA teams academies, adjust the draft discount % to reflect the talent that is generated in these states vs NSW & QLD. If all the non-vic clubs are taking players from their home state, then the Vic clubs will be left with more Victorian kids to pick from. No one complains about the academies, and the clubs become more involved in growing the game in their state.