Footy World Divided On Replacement Players
by Lisa Albergo reporting for AFANA from Chicago
Here are reactions from around the footy world to the replacement players allowed for Essendon, but not for other affected clubs:
Journalist Martin Blake, who has a weekly spot on Kevin Bartlett's show Hungry For Sport, said that since the players had been convicted, there should be no compensation. He accused the AFL of compromising, saying the league didn't want a powerhouse club like Essendon to not be able to field a team. He said the club should just have elevated the rookies.
Former Bulldog and Tiger coach Terry Wallace queried why Port Adelaide weren’t allowed to replace Angus Monfries,