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In principle, I’m comfortable with the proposed changes to the father–son rule. My issue is with the timing and the fact there’s a fairer, more logical alternative available. These changes should be introduced in three years, when Tasmania enters the competition. That would give clubs clarity and avoid pulling the rug out mid-cycle. The AFL has known for years that Carlton and Essendon have been preparing for prospects like Walker and Bewick. Changing the rules now, after that long lead time, is fundamentally unfair. There’s also a clear perception problem. The person driving these changes previously oversaw one of the most successful father–son pipelines in AFL history. Having benefited from that system, it’s hard to ignore how this decision now impacts other clubs particularly when it’s widely acknowledged that the timing isn’t equitable. This isn’t about resisting reform. It’s about implementing change in a way that is transparent, consistent, and fair to all clubs. Right now, the process falls short of that standard! #afl #gregswann #fatherson #godons







"They're going to have to pay the highest price ever paid for a father-son" @CalTwomey reveals the expected changes to the draft's bidding system, & the ramifications for the Blues, Bombers, & Power. #9FootyClassified | Watch on 9 & 9Now 🖥️
























