In the English Premier League, and other major soccer leagues, many young players contracted to clubs don't make the final squad and would languish in under age comps, or play in minor comps. Many of these players are loaned to other clubs, often they are short term, from a month to half season but sometimes a full season. The only proviso is that a loaned player can't play against his owner club.
How would you feel about The AFL allowing loans? In particular, would you want to see a player such a TOB or Shem go out on loan to say Essendon and get a few games experience at AFL level, as opposed to running around in the VFL?
This could also help clubs that occasionally are ravaged by injury during a season. Loans can also be done for senior players too and can allow for the loanee to return to his parent club if needed, but I think this may be contract specific.
Any thoughts?
How would you feel about The AFL allowing loans? In particular, would you want to see a player such a TOB or Shem go out on loan to say Essendon and get a few games experience at AFL level, as opposed to running around in the VFL?
This could also help clubs that occasionally are ravaged by injury during a season. Loans can also be done for senior players too and can allow for the loanee to return to his parent club if needed, but I think this may be contract specific.
Any thoughts?