countryboy wrote:I can't believe Glenelg just let a young kid with the talent of Darcy Armfield just walk out. Glenelg continue to let home grown lads with untapped potential leave and import rubbish that leave when a better offer comes along.
I'm sure they would have tried to keep him but Darce and some of the others that have left didnt want to play league footy enough. And thats fair enough considering the money they are getting in the country and metro clubs.
The salary cap should be a lot higher so the clubs can pay these young lads more. Especially when in the U18's the commitment to training like a professional and completing year 12 demands a lot of their time and their parents as well (with 5am time trials in the city,training,rehab etc). Then when they get into the seniors they get payed bugger all. I cant blame them for going and getting good cash as a reward for a 3 year apprenticeship.