There is a bit of irony that this situation could reverse the flow of players heading bush and bring the momentum back to city clubs that have copped player losses for year after year.


Would like to see how many country kids are playing in the city.
I'm sure it would be more than what travel the other way!!
Country clubs need to have travellers to fill their sides. There isnt the population in the towns.
Yes some blokes get paid well, but most enjoy the club atmosphere of country footy, which is way better than the city footy.

Country leagues won't go ahead if the salary cap is reduced to $0. Many clubs simply won't have enough players. The big towns with populations will be fine, the smaller towns will most certainly struggle.
Will also struggle to attract umpires if salary cap is reduced as there will be a push for all expenses, umpires, association fees etc to be reduced by the same %.

You're not just a pretty avatar mate, you've gotta feel for those that run the league's, there will be clubs wanting to go ahead, some not, some fence sitters, they can't please everyone.

And this is exactly why all leagues should be cancelled and the decision has to come from those that run football in this state for the best interests of football in this state.
You cant have the haves feasting on the have nots.
There is talk of 3 YP clubs already out, a couple NE clubs out, these are the smaller clubs within their leagues. Comps simply cant be run with some in and some out.
The easiest decision is scrap it all



Taking the easy decision is such a cop out. Football needs to be winner and the goal has to be to keep the game alive in whatever format it is. It will be so much in 2021 if there hasn't been football played for over 12 months. You will lose more players, sponsors, volunteers, clubs and communities!

Agree Days Of Our Lives.
I actually think we will lose more players, sponsors, volunteers & clubs if clubs/leagues are asked to play a shortened season.
The financial cost will still be massive and if restrictions are still in place revenue will be hard to come by.
The strain on volunteers is already massive to add all these protocols and regulations it will deter alot. At least if these protocols are still in next year clubs will have alot more time to plan and get their head around them.

Give everyone the year off - volunteers, players, coaches will be refreshed and 2021 will be a massive year of footy for everyone