Geelong coach Chris Scott has launched an extraordinary attack on the AFL’s free agency system, saying he and the club do not support it.
The Cats were victims of the most high-profile defection since free agency’s introduction when Brownlow medallist Gary Ablett left for Gold Coast.
Several raiding attempts later – from the chief executive to the chef – it is clear the Cats are no fan of the system, and Scott believes he is not alone.
“I don’t think there are many people, maybe apart from some of the players, that like free agency,” Scott said.
“The easiest solution is to abolish free agency.
“The AFL is working really hard with the clubs and all stakeholders to equalise the competition and give everyone a fair chance … (and) free agency flies squarely in the face of that.”
Declaring free agency part of “the era that we live in”, Scott was clear in his disdain for what the system has done for Geelong.
Adelaide forward Tex Walker declared himself no fan of the free agency system on the weekend, and Scott agreed its removal would help club culture.
Source: AAP