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[localfootylegend23]

I expect the 21 day rule for local football is based on of a player missing two games and then be right for week 3. It was no doubt developed based on the accepted practice of local football being played on a Saturday. The VAFA deciding in their wisdom to play the GF on a Friday has obviously created an unintended consequence. Hill will have missed 2 games and should be right to play week 3 as per the intent tof the policy. If the 21 days elapses at 1 minute past midnight and the game is schedule to start at 2.30pm he misses by 9 ½ hours. Surely if he is medically cleared and has already sat out for more than 20 ½ days we don’t let a kid miss GF for the sake of a few hours. While certainly well intentioned we need to remember that it is just policy, not legislation.

While it should not be a deciding factor, Hill is an absolute gun who could make a fortune playing in the paying comps. He could easily be playing VFL but has remained loyal to his club. Heart and soul type and from all accounts a ripping young bloke. OBs best players, club captain and already a legend of the club and the comp. While others will have a contrary view, which is understandable, personally I hope he get’s to play.

Yep, mate who played for OB confirmed this, he was AFL or old brighton, no inbetween, toured richmonds facilities just to be told at the end he'd be on the vfl list and turned them down, co captain super young too

Agreed 100%, i'd hope SKOB/Scotchies don't kick up a stink about it, should have to beat the best to win it all not rely on things like this

 

[Mr Platinum]

We are all just giving opinions here, neither club is thinking about it to be honest, we just play whoever the opposition is.

 

[Sergeant Schultz]

Herald Sun Local footy article in the last hour confirms he’s out. AFL spokesman says no exemptions

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

SKOB out in straight sets

 

[pazza]

Scotchies have momentum now and that could make Friday very interesting.

 

[Mr Platinum]

Congratulations to both Old Brighton and Old Scotch, two worthy grand final combatants, let’s hope for a great grand final this Friday.

It was amazing that Michael Pisker was able to leave hospital for a couple of hours yesterday to watch the game, his whole situation has put footy in perspective.

See you in 2025!

 

[XXXXAFL]

Scotchies have momentum now and that could make Friday very interesting.

Two best teams in the GF. Scotchies have none off a six day break. Never ending season

 

[flat footy]

Two best teams in the GF. Scotchies have none off a six day break. Never ending season

I dont want to be a "I told you so"...but I called these 2 for the GF mid season.
The extra week off is "gold" for the resting team......because of that, OB for me, still (in spite of their outs)..
Under a goal.....

 

[Over The Post]

I dont want to be a "I told you so"...but I called these 2 for the GF mid season.

All previous comments accurate and perfectly reasonable....

But I am holding firm : Uni v OB Granny.

<cough> ahem

 

[flat footy]

<cough> ahem

Ha! ha!......that was when their FF was flying and kicking plenty. I think when he took off OS with his hammy, I re calibrated.