As suggested in the other chat, the best way to combat likely Covid impacts during the year is to extend list sizes. I propose we do the normal delistings but extend list sizes by 4-6 players as a once off for the 2022 season. It will be up to coaches to ensure they have a spread of players across the teams so they aren’t too impacted if one or two matches don’t take place on a given weekend. note if we do this our normal draft schedule will have to move forward by a week or so as there could be an additional 80 or so draft picks to go through …
Agree that an increase in squad size is probably the best defence against bad covid outcomes. Am happy with what ever decision is reached; itching to get on with some footy.
Given we have 4 lines - DEF, MID, RUC & FWD - it would seem 4 would be the most logical # if we're going to go down this path?
I'm in favour of 4 extra players on our lists, looking like it could be a COVID disrupted season ahead especially considering the close contact rules such as the crows news tonight with 16 players ruled out in one hit.
@port_leschenault I guess two thirds majority for 30 is a final decision. What, to my knowledge, we have not agreed on is how to allocate / choose the extra four. Time might mean autopicks but I am hopeful based on the speed at which we are drafting that there nay be some choice.
I’m about to go back into the comms void that is my world atm, hoping to get out at some stage tomorrow….
Depends how important we view aiming to balance lists wherever it's snake or just pure draft order, doesn't matter too much since its the back end of lists anyway. Double pick is fine, people having their own choice is good, no first year players to encourage selecting those more likely to play?
I am not in favour of restricting first year players. You make your choice. If it doesn't work you cop the donut.