The SANFL getting upset about losing players highlights exactly what is wrong with the SANFL.
The clubs of the SANFL actually believe they are as important as the AFL clubs.
The SANFL is a feeder comp and if the need is there for players to play at the higher level for any reason, the SANFL like any FEEDER comp, must be ready to provide those players.
The whole mindset of the SANFL needs to change before long term progress is made for footy in this state. The AFL and our 2 AFL clubs in this state are the priority for the state as they feed the rest of the chain, not the SANFL.