Does appear to be a guy that doesn’t know in which direction takeThe word is that Miles Bergman might have signers regret at Port and ask for a trade at the end of the year.
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Does appear to be a guy that doesn’t know in which direction takeThe word is that Miles Bergman might have signers regret at Port and ask for a trade at the end of the year.
Does Scott Thompson just get disregarded here? Yes he played 39 for the Dees, but 308 in total, with the vast majority for us.The Weagles only have 1 - Shannon Hurn (333 games). Freo have 2 - David Mundy (376) and Matthew Pavlich (353).
In contrast, Hart, Roo, Macca & Edwards all got there from our class of 97/98.
Tex is currently on 297, and is expected to play his 300th in the first week of the finals. He will be our first player to reach the 300 game milestone in ~20 years.
Interestingly, Melbourne still only have 2x 300+ game players (Nathan Jones & David Neitz), despite having been in the V/AFL since the league was created.
In my view, it doesn't count if you played less than a quarter of your games for the other club.Does Scott Thompson just get disregarded here? Yes he played 39 for the Dees, but 308 in total, with the vast majority for us.
Does appear to be a guy that doesn’t know in which direction take
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Rules don’t allow players to be traded within 12 months of signing an extension.The word is that Miles Bergman might have signers regret at Port and ask for a trade at the end of the year.
Rules don’t allow players to be traded within 12 months of signing an extension.
Okay but as we all know, they just make up the rules as they go so they can manufacture whatever outcome they want. They would just make up some sob story to justify it. "Port given reprieve to allow Bergman to leave for family reasons".Rules don’t allow players to be traded within 12 months of signing an extension.
It’s called the Hefferman Clause.Where is that rule? Seems strange. I know there’s a rule that doesn’t allow players to be on—traded in the same trade period. Never heard that it lasts
for another trade period.
Rules don’t allow players to be traded within 12 months of signing an extension.
Maybe you need to hit the sweet spot.Debunks the air flight theory then![]()
Josh Schache re-signed then was traded. I think that rule is long since phased out.It’s called the Hefferman Clause.
Chris Heffernan - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
“However, when Essendon ran into salary cap issues at the end of the 2002 season, he was traded to the Melbourne Football Club for a swap of first round draft selections.[1][2]
His trade to Melbourne only months after signing a three-year contract with Essendon, prompted the AFL Players Association to introduce the Heffernan Clause into the players standard collective bargaining agreement, to prevent players from being traded within 12 months of signing a contract.[3]“
They can still be traded.It’s called the Hefferman Clause.
Chris Heffernan - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
“However, when Essendon ran into salary cap issues at the end of the 2002 season, he was traded to the Melbourne Football Club for a swap of first round draft selections.[1][2]
His trade to Melbourne only months after signing a three-year contract with Essendon, prompted the AFL Players Association to introduce the Heffernan Clause into the players standard collective bargaining agreement, to prevent players from being traded within 12 months of signing a contract.[3]“
Yeah... I was looking at AFL Tables, which only lists the games he played for the AFC.Does Scott Thompson just get disregarded here? Yes he played 39 for the Dees, but 308 in total, with the vast majority for us.
Wouldn't it be a shame if Port's NWM trade got vetoedGiven how many people in the media just assume Bergman is going to be part of any NWM trade, I'm not clear on thisrule?
I listened to the Tradies podcast this afternoon and Mitch Cleary suggested at the end of the show that “a star of the competition that re-signed in the past 12 months is considering a move back to his home state”. He then quickly walked back “star” stating that star was too strong and that he was just a good player. That ticks all those boxes.The word is that Miles Bergman might have signers regret at Port and ask for a trade at the end of the year.
It’s called the Hefferman Clause.
Chris Heffernan - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
“However, when Essendon ran into salary cap issues at the end of the 2002 season, he was traded to the Melbourne Football Club for a swap of first round draft selections.[1][2]
His trade to Melbourne only months after signing a three-year contract with Essendon, prompted the AFL Players Association to introduce the Heffernan Clause into the players standard collective bargaining agreement, to prevent players from being traded within 12 months of signing a contract.[3]“
I don't really count Eddie Betts - 350 games, 132ish for us incuding his 300th.In my view, it doesn't count if you played less than a quarter of your games for the other club.
Interesting. I havent listened to it yet. Did they give any hints it was him? Im not sure what other players he could be referring to. Pickett would be the only other one I could think of, and makes sence.I listened to the Tradies podcast this afternoon and Mitch Cleary suggested at the end of the show that “a star of the competition that re-signed in the past 12 months is considering a move back to his home state”. He then quickly walked back “star” stating that star was too strong and that he was just a good player. That ticks all those boxes.
It’s called the Hefferman Clause.
Chris Heffernan - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
“However, when Essendon ran into salary cap issues at the end of the 2002 season, he was traded to the Melbourne Football Club for a swap of first round draft selections.[1][2]
His trade to Melbourne only months after signing a three-year contract with Essendon, prompted the AFL Players Association to introduce the Heffernan Clause into the players standard collective bargaining agreement, to prevent players from being traded within 12 months of signing a contract.[3]“
doubt its Pickett. He already had another year or 2 on his contract before extending for many more years. And as the Dees highest contracted player - or close to - I cant see how he wouldnt be deemed a 'star'Interesting. I havent listened to it yet. Did they give any hints it was him? Im not sure what other players he could be referring to. Pickett would be the only other one I could think of, and makes sence.
He wanted to go home. Melbourne offered him the deal of a lifetime. He signs the deal, meaning wherever he goes clubs have to match it, and then asks for a trade to go home.
He strikes me as guy who would do it.
Butters is in play for this year as well.doubt its Pickett. He already had another year or 2 on his contract before extending for many more years. And as the Dees highest contracted player - or close to - I cant see how he wouldnt be deemed a 'star'
Bergman ticks all the boxes here. I know people in the industry are 100% convinced Bergman is leaving Power at the LATEST in 2027 when he becomes a FA. Ditto Butters next year