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I've only just gotten around to having a decent look at this (following) story, and wasn't really aware of the changes the AFL had recently introduced. I presume it's because of this that GWS can reclaim Mumford via a Rookie List spot (December 1>March 15). It seems he could take the place of a seriously injured player (Patton perhaps). With Marsh/Collingwood the situation shouldn't be any different, but if he does nominate for the upcoming draft he's likely to be snapped up by someone. Otherwise we might be able to sign him to replace Scharenberg (LTI) or Murray (if disqualifed/axed). Perhaps the club could (if interested in Marsh) persuade him to not nominate for the draft and they might be able to just claim him under these new rules?Just read somewhere that there is a loophole which could allow mumford to re-join gws without going into the draft. Wonder if this could apply to marsh aswell. Note it was mummy going onto the rookie list.
Anyone know anything about said loophole?
Can we use this rule to get Marsh?I suppose it could just be an extraordinary coincidence that the AFL has revamped the rule(s) at the same time as one of their favourite clubs was wanting to reclaim a star player!!!
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We are not registered as AFL GiantsCan we use this rule to get Marsh?
Just saw the post above.
I'm just not sure. It would be nice to see the "fine print" on these new rules! No doubt (if we were keen on getting Marsh back) we'd be looking into it, but he might get snapped up in one of the drafts (prior to Dec. 1). We would need to have a spare Rookie List spot; fitting everyone in as things stand will be hard enough, but if the club is confident that Murray will be gone soon enough then that may provide the opening. Also, when it says "If a club suffers an injury or retirement, a list spot can be created by placing a player on an inactive list, and they can now be replaced by a rookie player" does that allow for players like Scharenberg and Patton (who will miss much of the next season), or only someone injured during the off-season (like Docherty a year ago)?Can we use this rule to get Marsh?
Just saw the post above.
I'm just not sure. It would be nice to see the "fine print" on these new rules! No doubt (if we were keen on getting Marsh back) we'd be looking into it, but he might get snapped up in one of the drafts (prior to Dec. 1). We would need to have a spare Rookie List spot; fitting everyone in as things stand will be hard enough, but if the club is confident that Murray will be gone soon enough then that may provide the opening. Also, when it says "If a club suffers an injury or retirement, a list spot can be created by placing a player on an inactive list, and they can now be replaced by a rookie player" does that allow for players like Scharenberg and Patton (who will miss much of the next season), or only someone injured during the off-season (like Docherty a year ago)?
So, still don't know!
We are not registered as AFL Giants![]()
I'm really only guessing, but I'd say those (old) rules have been replaced by these new ones, and the 17 October deadline shouldn't matter anymore, and most likely the 12 months out of the AFL limit no longer applies. It would be good to see exactly what the rules are for this.Doesn't the current rule state the application needs to be before 17 October in the year the player is to be listed? Is that this October (just past) or next? And the player needs to be on the list within the last 12 months. That seems to preclude us from Marsh. Although it would be good to see what the actual change has been in the CBA to properly interpret it!
As an aside, words like "at the AFLs absolute discretion" in the wording of the rule is so bogus! You would never see that in legislation for example. It's like a bad contract rather than a fair set of rules.
I'm really only guessing, but I'd say those (old) rules have been replaced by these new ones, and the 17 October deadline shouldn't matter anymore, and most likely the 12 months out of the AFL limit no longer applies. It would be good to see exactly what the rules are for this.
I certainly do agree with that last paragraph of yours BTW!
I've always found it really frustrating that the AFL doesn't make it easy to locate the current and most recent version of the AFL Rules document. It totally lacks transparency. You can access any Commonwealth and State legislation (including previous iterations) that you want easily online. You can access local laws if you want. It should be published on the AFL website (the most recent version I mean as they often have old versions). Presumably you need to write to an official and request it. I wonder how the clubs are notified of these changes. It's all very dodgy.
Perish the thoughtSaintly are you saying the AFL makes up rules on the run?
I am shocked to be sitting here.
Yes, there should be an easy to locate spot on the AFL website where those documents can be found. They do at least have the links to AFL Rules 2018 and the 2017-2022 CBA here: http://www.afl.com.au/policies I suspect not many people would know they are there, but it's not being able to get your hands on the latest amendments to the rules that causes problems!! They should also have links to the old versions of the documents in the same spot.I've always found it really frustrating that the AFL doesn't make it easy to locate the current and most recent version of the AFL Rules document. It totally lacks transparency. You can access any Commonwealth and State legislation (including previous iterations) that you want easily online. You can access local laws if you want. It should be published on the AFL website (the most recent version I mean as they often have old versions). Presumably you need to write to an official and request it. I wonder how the clubs are notified of these changes. It's all very dodgy.
3 ND draft selections.
3 Oakleigh boys.
IQ, Young Ned and Atu.
Seems that way, doesn't it.3 ND draft selections.
3 Oakleigh boys.
IQ, Young Ned and Atu.
I'm secretly hoping for a Jono Marsh return too.
That would be a perfect off season.
I would have loved to have had this kid in our Academy...…..sounds like a ripper.
AFL News
Hawthorn announces it will draft Irving Mosquito in AFL national draft
BEN BROAD, Herald Sun
an hour ago
premium_iconSubscriber only
The AFL national draft is more than a week away but the Hawks have swooped early, revealing they’ll promote excitement machine Irving Mosquito to the senior list.
- Mosquito, a 175cm forward, is a member of Hawthorn’s Next Generation Academy and earlier this year spent a few days training with the club under coach Alastair Clarkson.
The Hawks today announced they would nominate the Gippsland Power forward, the club able to match any offer put forward by rival clubs.
Mosquito has made a name for himself in junior ranks with his willingness to hunt opposition players and his love for kicking a goal, a role Clarkson’s team would welcome in the wake of Cyril Rioli’s retirement.
“He can light up a game pretty quickly,” AFL talent guru Kevin Sheehan said of Mosquito earlier this year.
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media_cameraIrving Mosquito in action for Victoria Country at the U/16 national championships in 2016.
“He’s one of those electric players and within moments you will notice him either in the forward line or through the midfield because he has got that breakaway pace, real agility and a really natural, instinctive feel for the game.”
Mosquito grew up in Halls Creek — 700km inland from Broome — but moved to Victoria when he was 11.
He admitted the move was daunting at the time, especially given he only spoke “a little bit of English” at the time.
But joining the Hawks’ development squad had boosted his confidence, allowing admirers to see more of his trademark skills.
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media_cameraMosquito at Gippsland Grammar School.
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media_cameraMosquito keeps oppositions on their toes.
- “I just like to put on pressure, tackle, kick goals and sell a bit of candy,” Mosquito said earlier this year.
Power coach Leigh Brown, the former North Melbourne and Collingwood premiership utility, said it wasn’t just Mosquito’s on-field talent that made him an attractive proposition.
“He walks into the club and he has got the biggest smile you will ever see on a player,” Brown said.
“He has got a different handshake with each of his teammates, he’s even got one with me and I didn’t think I was cool enough for that, but he’s just a great kid, and he’s always happy.”
Exciting aspect is wondering where Quaynor and Kelly bids will come in the draft and how willing we are to go into deficit.With our Low Picks and knowing pretty much who we are Drafting.
I am finding it hard to get too excited about this years Draft
SwatI would have loved to have had this kid in our Academy...…..sounds like a ripper.
AFL News
Hawthorn announces it will draft Irving Mosquito in AFL national draft
BEN BROAD, Herald Sun
an hour ago
premium_iconSubscriber only
The AFL national draft is more than a week away but the Hawks have swooped early, revealing they’ll promote excitement machine Irving Mosquito to the senior list.
- Mosquito, a 175cm forward, is a member of Hawthorn’s Next Generation Academy and earlier this year spent a few days training with the club under coach Alastair Clarkson.
The Hawks today announced they would nominate the Gippsland Power forward, the club able to match any offer put forward by rival clubs.
Mosquito has made a name for himself in junior ranks with his willingness to hunt opposition players and his love for kicking a goal, a role Clarkson’s team would welcome in the wake of Cyril Rioli’s retirement.
“He can light up a game pretty quickly,” AFL talent guru Kevin Sheehan said of Mosquito earlier this year.
![]()
media_cameraIrving Mosquito in action for Victoria Country at the U/16 national championships in 2016.
“He’s one of those electric players and within moments you will notice him either in the forward line or through the midfield because he has got that breakaway pace, real agility and a really natural, instinctive feel for the game.”
Mosquito grew up in Halls Creek — 700km inland from Broome — but moved to Victoria when he was 11.
He admitted the move was daunting at the time, especially given he only spoke “a little bit of English” at the time.
But joining the Hawks’ development squad had boosted his confidence, allowing admirers to see more of his trademark skills.
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media_cameraMosquito at Gippsland Grammar School.
![]()
media_cameraMosquito keeps oppositions on their toes.
- “I just like to put on pressure, tackle, kick goals and sell a bit of candy,” Mosquito said earlier this year.
Power coach Leigh Brown, the former North Melbourne and Collingwood premiership utility, said it wasn’t just Mosquito’s on-field talent that made him an attractive proposition.
“He walks into the club and he has got the biggest smile you will ever see on a player,” Brown said.
“He has got a different handshake with each of his teammates, he’s even got one with me and I didn’t think I was cool enough for that, but he’s just a great kid, and he’s always happy.”
Dave, if you only realised what an absolute treasure Hawthorn got with zones decades ago.Hawks always seem to have Great Zone's