It’s the Mal Michael rule after he retired from Brisbane and immediately joined the Bombers.Strange, because I haven't heard any commentary from the media about him not being able to play immediately after retirement.
If Dusty is OOC and not classified as retired, he could join the Suns as a free agent and Richmond would be entitled to a compo pick. My understanding is this compo pick would be determined by the wage that Dusty receives at the Suns and Richmond’s ladder position.