I know a few bloke's who help out are ex kedron players.
Is it better to play or forfit.
Every week a up to three bloke's double up.
For me it just shows that the difference between top and bottom sides in this comp is a couple of good players.
It's a non issue in my book.
You play what's in front of you and get on with it.
If a couple of players cost you a game you need to look at your performance not the opposition.
What so different in getting ex afl players to help your club and i certainly don't have a problem with that.
Every club will do what they have to do to keep teams on the park.
That's footy in this day and age.
Why would a senior side ever have to forfeit? Permit players should play twos and let genuine club players play seniors. If the ressies are short, like many clubs face, you get who you can to fill in to make up the numbers. Having good players from a higher div fill in, with relegation now a thing, is poor form.
Having said that, a club using permits and getting a few better players when they can, and while AFLQ allow it to happen, can't really blame the clubs at all.