Rule 37.5

[jo172]

Over the last lustrum we seem to have an annual argument regarding clubs exercising their right under rule 37.5 and refuse their right of promotion after making a Grand Final. We have seen the flow on effects from club's doing this causing chaos on the rest of the League.

My question is, with Salisbury's decision (which I agree with Shrek, it's piss weak) should the Clubs consider amending Rule 37.5 to the effect that A Grade Grand Finalists cannot refuse promotion (I can understand that there may be some cause for leeway where a C Grade wins A7)

I personally can't see what negative effect an amendment of this type would have.

Thoughts?

[woodublieve12]

Should never ever be an option.

[Q.]

I guess the rule is there if a grand finalist experiences a significant player retention issue following the season and the club feels it may not be competitive in their current division, let alone the division above.

[wonder_kid]

Which salisbury clearly are not losing 15 a graders ! B grade went undefeated lol absolute joke really!

[woodublieve12]

whats the point of having a promotion or relegation system if clubs are not going to adhere to it?

[heater31]

If I was a Salisbury board member I would be very nervous at walking into a hostile AGM the next time it's held....

[Look Good In Leather]

If I was a Salisbury board member I would be very nervous at walking into a hostile AGM the next time it's held....

After winning an undefeated premiership?

Perhaps if they do not go undefeated...