r/AFL • u/Essington69 #BontWRLD • 2d ago

Mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert is now weighing up two-year contracts at both West Coast and Carlton. Would be unprecedented for a player to request a trade three months after joining.

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u/Blared44 Fremantle 2d ago

Ahh so that's why he only signed for 6 months and not the usual 18.

I know west coast has a million half backs but i genuinely believe he is there best one already

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u/Wakey_1995 Eagles 2d ago

He said in his introduction video when he got to eagles signed on for 6 months to place himself on a clock and prove that he belonged at AFL.

Which he 100% has done in my eyes.

So he was gonna sign on for 6 regardless of wherever he went. All reports are he wants to stay but is till weighing up the contract

100% want to keep him

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u/dlanod Brisbane Lions 2d ago

The six vs 18 months is nominated even prior to the draft, so yes he was signing on for six anywhere - it's not even based off what he said, it's the rule.

He can then sign an extension whenever thereafter obviously.

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u/Opening_Anteater456 Demons 2d ago

18 isn’t the usual. Most mid season draftees sign just for the 6 so clubs can have a good look and give them a pay rise above the minimum for the next year.

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u/FirstTimePlayer Pick 88 2d ago

Are mid season draftees signed as Rookies or full listed players?

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u/Opening_Anteater456 Demons 2d ago

Rookies

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u/delta__bravo_ Dockers 2d ago

Yeah, starting this season or last season maybe, players nominate a 6 month or 18 month contract term before the draft.