The AFL explained the move saying: “This model allows for elite talent to be available to all AFL clubs while still ensuring late prospects can find their way onto an AFL list and continue their relationship with the respective club that has been supporting them.”
The NGA system was introduced in 2016, providing an incentive for clubs to develop Indigenous players and those with a parent born overseas. Under the scheme, clubs have received priority access and a discount to NGA players in their zones.
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But the system has created anomalies. As an example, James Borlase, son of former…
