Capped contracts,draft concessions and pick purchasing:How AFL player movement could change
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Capped contracts,draft concessions and pick purchasing:How AFL player movement could change

In the second of a two-part series on the direction of player movement in the AFL,we look at how Tasmania’s entry into the AFL could play out,as well as the potential next wave of changes,including pick purchasing.

  • byMarc McGowan

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