mighty_tiger_79 wrote:I'm not 100% sure they'll be in the comp.
If squads go 42 + 2 rookies
Any injuries plus taking emergencies interstate they may not field a full development squad team
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I feel that the 42+2 will still be enough to field a reserves team, with a few more top-ups who will of course have to be paid. Not ideal in the current environment, particularly for the Power.
I think this may be partly why the SANFL are reportedly reducing the salary cap (i.e. the one that applies to the legitimate clubs).
I.e. the Ravens/Power reserves can get away with paying top-ups less if the opposition are on less (might lead to even more league standard players heading for the country/amateurs).
It would not suprise me in the least if the AFL clubs are pressuring the SANFL to reduce the salary cap for the dinkum teams.