MOVES to prevent clubs rorting the player permit system included in AFL Western District’s junior review have been hailed as “positive”.
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The review committee recommended AFL Western District adopt a system pioneered by both AFL Goldfields and Central Victoria, which tightens guidelines in the junior permit rule.
It states that clubs must play their own juniors before using a permit player, and also stipulates those on permit can play a maximum of just eight games.
Under the changes, players and clubs must also lodge paperwork prior to close of business on Friday evenings.
Findings documented by the review committee stated the system was in need of an overhaul.
“It has become obvious that the permit/clearance system is being manipulated in a number of instances that go against the intent of the system that was set up,” it read. “Players should play a maximum of eight games on permit per season, in order to ensure that we all guard against player burnout.
“Junior football should be about giving developing young players the best experiences that are possible at junior level.” Timboon Demons president Andrew Berry said the changes would prevent exploitation.
