by FlyingHigh » Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:17 pm
Good point Spelly.
Really, we're talking about 2 or 3 instances a year, when there are 3360 reserves places to be filled during the minor round each year. Plus we are talking about a player, who if fit, would be one of the premier players in the AFL.
For the sake of harmony between the AFL and SANFL clubs it has to be this way - otherwis they'll jack up and start that Crows/Power reserves team argument again. If you think that's a good idea, look how East Perth dominated the comp for a few years when they had access to all WCE players.
Yes, it might have ramifications for a team, but over the course of the season, there's always other games that they could've/should've won.