localfootylegend23
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- Jul 4, 2023
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Yep, mate who played for OB confirmed this, he was AFL or old brighton, no inbetween, toured richmonds facilities just to be told at the end he'd be on the vfl list and turned them down, co captain super young tooI expect the 21 day rule for local football is based on of a player missing two games and then be right for week 3. It was no doubt developed based on the accepted practice of local football being played on a Saturday. The VAFA deciding in their wisdom to play the GF on a Friday has obviously created an unintended consequence. Hill will have missed 2 games and should be right to play week 3 as per the intent tof the policy. If the 21 days elapses at 1 minute past midnight and the game is schedule to start at 2.30pm he misses by 9 ½ hours. Surely if he is medically cleared and has already sat out for more than 20 ½ days we don’t let a kid miss GF for the sake of a few hours. While certainly well intentioned we need to remember that it is just policy, not legislation.
While it should not be a deciding factor, Hill is an absolute gun who could make a fortune playing in the paying comps. He could easily be playing VFL but has remained loyal to his club. Heart and soul type and from all accounts a ripping young bloke. OBs best players, club captain and already a legend of the club and the comp. While others will have a contrary view, which is understandable, personally I hope he get’s to play.
Agreed 100%, i'd hope SKOB/Scotchies don't kick up a stink about it, should have to beat the best to win it all not rely on things like this