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Flagging a potential issue/rule improvement in regards to Restricted Free Agents.
I can see that teams trying to build through the drafting of rookies may hit a Brisbane and/or Gold Coast situation where they develop the talent and then are raided by clubs just when the dividend of that development is about to pay off. Thereby, having a team or teams forever being on the bottom of the ladder, and ripping the soul out of the team and league.
We need to find a solution to that, be it:
1. a home team discount, and/or
2. a maximum percentage of their season ending price that a RFA can be offered. Perhaps this can be tiered.
So, plan around not being disadvantaged when it comes to Restricted Free Agency.
I can see that teams trying to build through the drafting of rookies may hit a Brisbane and/or Gold Coast situation where they develop the talent and then are raided by clubs just when the dividend of that development is about to pay off. Thereby, having a team or teams forever being on the bottom of the ladder, and ripping the soul out of the team and league.
We need to find a solution to that, be it:
1. a home team discount, and/or
2. a maximum percentage of their season ending price that a RFA can be offered. Perhaps this can be tiered.
So, plan around not being disadvantaged when it comes to Restricted Free Agency.
Thanks for the explanation, this now makes complete sense to me.
So just to put it another way, the total sum of the bid price paid for players in Rounds 1 to 6 needs to stay the same for the first year but we can change the number we would like to allocate between the players (noting the 50% rule).
So just to put it another way, the total sum of the bid price paid for players in Rounds 1 to 6 needs to stay the same for the first year but we can change the number we would like to allocate between the players (noting the 50% rule).
Okay ... so a different view whilst reflecting upon my strategy and what I still need to implement ... safe to say it didn't go as planned 
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Snippet from an interview last night from the Immortals social media:
Reporter: So Phil, Josh Kelly exciting news for the Club?
Phil: Yes we were rapt to pick up Josh, he is a quality young man, who we believe will be a strong leader for the Club for many years to come. Our fans no doubt will love what he brings to the table over the years.
R: Have you spoken to Josh yet?
P: Yes I just got off the phone with him and he is delighted and eager to get stuck in to training. We had spoken to him many times from day 1 that we were keen to get him to the Club, we made a commitment to him to endeavour to do so, and are pleased that it worked out.
R: No other selection after Josh, why was that?
P: Look we were keen to get a couple more players but at the end of the day other Clubs were prepared to pay more for them.
R: A few in the media have criticized you for not going hard enough, how do you respond to them?
P: Look I have a responsibility to the Club and supporters. We need to take a balanced approach and ensure we set the Club up for sustained success. So while there were a couple of players we were keen on that others bid more on, we need to ensure we don't deviate from the plan.
R: Speaking of plans, what the approach tonight?
P: You will have to wait and see.
R: Thanks Phil.
Reporter: So Phil, Josh Kelly exciting news for the Club?
Phil: Yes we were rapt to pick up Josh, he is a quality young man, who we believe will be a strong leader for the Club for many years to come. Our fans no doubt will love what he brings to the table over the years.
R: Have you spoken to Josh yet?
P: Yes I just got off the phone with him and he is delighted and eager to get stuck in to training. We had spoken to him many times from day 1 that we were keen to get him to the Club, we made a commitment to him to endeavour to do so, and are pleased that it worked out.
R: No other selection after Josh, why was that?
P: Look we were keen to get a couple more players but at the end of the day other Clubs were prepared to pay more for them.
R: A few in the media have criticized you for not going hard enough, how do you respond to them?
P: Look I have a responsibility to the Club and supporters. We need to take a balanced approach and ensure we set the Club up for sustained success. So while there were a couple of players we were keen on that others bid more on, we need to ensure we don't deviate from the plan.
R: Speaking of plans, what the approach tonight?
P: You will have to wait and see.
R: Thanks Phil.
Fair call. I reckon if we are better prepped, the drafts/auctions will take less time during the process itself.
I’m hopeful (!) that I’ll have an ordered list of 2017 options done pre kickoff for that section, for example, so would expect that my picks will be faster than if I’m pondering each time I have to make a choice.
I’m hopeful (!) that I’ll have an ordered list of 2017 options done pre kickoff for that section, for example, so would expect that my picks will be faster than if I’m pondering each time I have to make a choice.
Saturday
From the correspondence I've received there are no specific time issues except
1. Deeman1 is available only in 1 hour blocks
2. Bomber18 unavailable on PC b/w 3 - 5 pm
3. KLo30 after 12:15pm
Depending on how well organised people are it should take the following amount of time:
1. 2017 Draft Class: 90 minutes (40 players x 2 minutes)
2. 2018 Draft Class: 45 minutes (40 players x 1 minute)
3. 2019 Draft Class: 45 minutes (40 players x 1 minute)
From the correspondence I've received there are no specific time issues except
1. Deeman1 is available only in 1 hour blocks
2. Bomber18 unavailable on PC b/w 3 - 5 pm
3. KLo30 after 12:15pm
Depending on how well organised people are it should take the following amount of time:
1. 2017 Draft Class: 90 minutes (40 players x 2 minutes)
2. 2018 Draft Class: 45 minutes (40 players x 1 minute)
3. 2019 Draft Class: 45 minutes (40 players x 1 minute)
I was thinking that it doesn't really matter when we finalise the top 60 player structures ... gives a bit more flexibility once you know who you actually have .... ie the deeper your list goes the better idea you have of what funds will be required to complete your list ....
For myself I'm keeping a live track of my salary cap etc ... just my thoughts .....
Would also like to get into the 2017 draft class if possible tonight ... after that class its pretty much a snake draft which to me requires more planning ....
For myself I'm keeping a live track of my salary cap etc ... just my thoughts .....
Would also like to get into the 2017 draft class if possible tonight ... after that class its pretty much a snake draft which to me requires more planning ....
Sorry, I might not have been as clear as I could have been ... I am keen to not do 2017 tonight, so that I can prep tomorrow morning if needed.
I think the more prepped we are for it, the more enjoyable/tactical it will be, but also the quicker the sessions will be (which could be handy if people have shortish windows available).
I think the more prepped we are for it, the more enjoyable/tactical it will be, but also the quicker the sessions will be (which could be handy if people have shortish windows available).
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