matt35 wrote:Correct; Seedsman does not need a permit. Seedsman is eligible, as are Smith and Sloan, because, as was the case for Port in 2014, finals qualification rules do not apply until the team is eliminated at AFL level.
INCORRECT MATT
"The Crows today gained a special permit for midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen — a Magarey Medal favourite — to be allowed to slip from the AFL to the SANFL knockout final against Central District at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide will do the same for Seedsman, who has played 15 AFL games and just two in the SANFL this season, but needs match practice after being on the sidelines for the past three weeks....
In general, AFL-listed players qualify for SANFL finals if they have played more games in the State league than in the AFL — and at least three games after June 30.
But if the AFL and SANFL teams are both in the major round,
the AFL club can seek special permits for their AFL players to get match fitness in the state league finals. This certainly applies for Seedsman
SANFL CRITERIA
ADELAIDE can have its AFL-listed players take the field in the SANFL finals if they meet these qualification rules:
PLAYED more SANFL games than AFL games this season
PLAYED at least three SANFL games after June 30
IN extraordinary circumstances, the Crows can seek for a permit based on AFL-listed players returning from injury, suspension or with “extenuating circumstances”.
ANY member of the Adelaide 22 who played AFL against West Coast on Friday night needs a special permit to play against Central District in the SANFL elimination final at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. This has been granted to Cam Ellis-Yolmen."