The Filth Wizard
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- Jul 26, 2007
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From what I can gather on the AFLPA list rules website, AFL lists need a minimum of 36/maximum of 38 senior list players.
North currently has 31 players under contract for 2025 and beyond, leaving us with room for between 5 to 7 players we can keep from the 14 (or 15, with Nyuon?) players out of contract at the end of the 2024 season.
Rookie list gives us a little flexibility, but there's obviously eligibility issues there, as well as the fact we were given extra rookie spots for 2024 and these are unlikely to continue into 2025.
That's why we're going to be faced with some tough decisions.
I'd anticipate a 2-3 year continuation of our extended rookie list. Gold Coast have had theirs for eons.
I also wouldn't be surprised if the league goes back to pre-covid list sizes eventually too eventually, especially with Tasmania coming in.