INS and OUTS 2025

[Spargo]

Not only Jarryd Lyons but a former Magarey Medallist heading back to the Bay i believe
they must have a great salary cap

Last time I checked, the only club never done by
the cap. The irony of a Centrals poster laying claims isn’t lost on me…

[Dogs64]

Not only Jarryd Lyons but a former Magarey Medallist heading back to the Bay i believe
they must have a great salary cap

Last time I checked, the only club never done by
the cap. The irony of a Centrals poster laying claims isn’t lost on me…

Doesn't matter anyway, vote Yes, get immunity.

[southernbulldog]

Im not bagging Glenelg i think it is great salary cap management to have all those terrific players
its a credit to them

[wenchbarwer]

7 news reporting Jez McLennan signing for the Power Reserves…

If this eventuates I might just be done…

Another one getting sucked in by the chance to be on an AFL list again, if true.

Guys like this need to accept they're great state league players

[heater31]

Not only Jarryd Lyons but a former Magarey Medallist heading back to the Bay i believe
they must have a great salary cap

Luke Partington....

[am Bays]

Not only Jarryd Lyons but a former Magarey Medallist heading back to the Bay i believe
they must have a great salary cap

Luke Partington....

#destinationclub

[Dogs64]

7 news reporting Jez McLennan signing for the Power Reserves…

If this eventuates I might just be done…

Another one getting sucked in by the chance to be on an AFL list again, if true.

Guys like this need to accept they're great state league players

They can also pay him $70,000, that's good money in he SANFL. Imagine they take Ryan from Westies, the damage it would do.

[am Bays]

7 news reporting Jez McLennan signing for the Power Reserves…

If this eventuates I might just be done…

Another one getting sucked in by the chance to be on an AFL list again, if true.

Guys like this need to accept they're great state league players

They can also pay him $70,000, that's good money in he SANFL. Imagine they take Ryan from Westies, the damage it would do.

If they pay McLennan $70K they cant have anyone else over 21. Well they can but they are playing for the love of the guernsey...

[Dogs64]

7 news reporting Jez McLennan signing for the Power Reserves…

If this eventuates I might just be done…

Another one getting sucked in by the chance to be on an AFL list again, if true.

Guys like this need to accept they're great state league players

They can also pay him $70,000, that's good money in he SANFL. Imagine they take Ryan from Westies, the damage it would do.

If they pay McLennan $70K they cant have anyone else over 21. Well they can but they are playing for the love of the guernsey...

Correct. Maybe they'll get two at $35k each. Hosie or Bell would strengthen the Crows or Port reserves.

[whufc]

I would say they will go after McLennan types. Early to mid 20's, nearing the peak of their football, guys who have a legitimate opportunity to be drafted to the AFL and see the AFL reserves clubs as a step closer.

[wenchbarwer]

I would say they will go after McLennan types. Early to mid 20's, nearing the peak of their football, guys who have a legitimate opportunity to be drafted to the AFL and see the AFL reserves clubs as a step closer.

The pessimist in me sees this differently.

They go after the McLennan types to prey on their hopes that they'll get re-drafted, but it's purely an exercise in strengthening their SANFL team without having them clog up AFL list space. Draftees then have a chance to play in a competitive team, rather than being smacked around each week with a bunch of amateur league top ups along side them.

[The Hound]

Hosie or Bell would strengthen the Crows or Port reserves, chasing Allen as well.

outside of the top ups, the Port and Crows SANFL sides have the majority of their squads with full time AFL contracts playing against guys working / studying full time, and training 3 x a week and yet they got concessions.

Minimum contract would be about $80k (rookie) at an AFL club, plus facilities, plus coaching and yet they still had a whinge....FFS

Another 40+ players to be drafted in a couple of years with Tassie coming in, pretty easy sell for them to say "this opportunity will provide you with the best opportunity to potentially get drafted"... not sure what highest paid SANFL contract would be, but getting $80k minimum in a couple years is if drafted is pretty enticing for a 21/25 year old

[Spargo]

Hosie or Bell would strengthen the Crows or Port reserves, chasing Allen as well.

I would be extremely surprised if any of those 3 left Brighton Rd.

[Brodlach]

People just throw out names to be alarmist

[wenchbarwer]

I thought Allen had already said "thanks, but no thanks"?

He's not getting back to the AFL and he wins flags at the Bay

[Spargo]

I thought Allen had already said "thanks, but no thanks"?

He's not getting back to the AFL and he wins flags at the Bay

Correct & correct.

[whufc]

I would say they will go after McLennan types. Early to mid 20's, nearing the peak of their football, guys who have a legitimate opportunity to be drafted to the AFL and see the AFL reserves clubs as a step closer.

The pessimist in me sees this differently.

They go after the McLennan types to prey on their hopes that they'll get re-drafted, but it's purely an exercise in strengthening their SANFL team without having them clog up AFL list space. Draftees then have a chance to play in a competitive team, rather than being smacked around each week with a bunch of amateur league top ups along side them.

No doubt there is some 'preying of their hopes' but there is also some genuine perks that come along with the gig.

We had Jackson Lee who was a top up player for the Magpies for a couple of years and he loved every minute of it. Often would get to train with the AFL lads especially when Hinkley wanted to do some match simulation and use the magpies lads as opposition. Getting to run around against Willie Rioli was pretty cool apparently.

They would also get to sit in with the AFL lads at times when they did post game film analysis etc.

Nevermind the unlimited access to the Power training facilities including gym, game day tickets etc was another massive perk.

[wenchbarwer]

I would say they will go after McLennan types. Early to mid 20's, nearing the peak of their football, guys who have a legitimate opportunity to be drafted to the AFL and see the AFL reserves clubs as a step closer.

The pessimist in me sees this differently.

They go after the McLennan types to prey on their hopes that they'll get re-drafted, but it's purely an exercise in strengthening their SANFL team without having them clog up AFL list space. Draftees then have a chance to play in a competitive team, rather than being smacked around each week with a bunch of amateur league top ups along side them.

No doubt there is some 'preying of their hopes' but there is also some genuine perks that come along with the gig.

We had Jackson Lee who was a top up player for the Magpies for a couple of years and he loved every minute of it. Often would get to train with the AFL lads especially when Hinkley wanted to do some match simulation and use the magpies lads as opposition. Getting to run around against Willie Rioli was pretty cool apparently.

They would also get to sit in with the AFL lads at times when they did post game film analysis etc.

Nevermind the unlimited access to the Power training facilities including gym, game day tickets etc was another massive perk.

Yeah, no doubts there's perks, there's been a few SFL guys that have run around with the Crows at times. But these guys are never going to get close to an AFL list, and it's a different situation to the possible McLennan one. These guys have been passed over in terms of a regular SANFL league gig.

Also heard a bit how the top ups can get stuffed around, depending on last minute call-ups.

[whufc]

Confirmed on official Central District Football Club facebook page Jez McLennan has expressed a desire to join the Magpies.

[whufc]

Yeah the top ups can get messed around a bit but they didnt seem to mind.

In the case of Jez i think, if there was a tie breaker at the draft between him and another player not from Port thats where it would make a difference. The club getting know his true personality, his true workrate etc would be an advantage.

Agree the chances are slim but they are 1% higher than if he was at Centrals..................sadly.