It mentions players that are contracted like clarke who were delisted that can be transferred straight to the rookie listThe AFL really haven’t been very clear with this new change (as per usual). However, it appears as though this can only be done for players who were out of contract and not contracted players.
“However, those players being 're-rookied' from their existing clubs will be confirmed as rookies in the second DFA period from December 1-2, therefore avoiding having to go through the NAB AFL Rookie Draft”
Or we may just be allowed to keep players like Baker & Pickett on the Rookie list 'Maybe'