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It's time for a complete review in regards to the rules relating to the way clubs can structure their lists.
As pointed out in this article, we now have clubs putting players with 300 games under their belt on the rookie list in a bid to circumvent the rules via a loophole currently in the system.
I'm all for the implementation of a "Veterans List" to reward long-term players at a club whilst giving the clubs some salary cap relief as well.
Here's my take on how lists could & should be structured :
(i) Primary List - minimum of 36, maximum of 40
(ii) Veterans List - maximum of 4 (qualification : 10-years service and/or 200 games at the same club, 50% of salary is exempt from the cap)
(iii) Rookie List - maximum of 4 (for players not picked up in the National Draft)
(iv) Development List - maximum of 4 (for players from alternative backgrounds, could be a completely different sport or a different country)
I'm sure some posters will have a view on this or quite possibly, throw up some other worthwhile ideas to consider.