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The Hunt for talent spreads in a new direction

Authored by: Jake Anson
on Friday, July 31 2009 @ 02:05 am ACST

I doubt we'll see any Australian footballers convert to rugby league - at least none of the established "stars" of a level comparable with Hunt. For starters, there isn't enough money in league, with average salaries well below those offered in the AFL. Guys like Whelan & Rooke in their late 20s, and their attractiveness to league clubs would be offset by the risks of a failed venture. And on top of that, there aren't many positions in league suited to Australian footballers - maybe full-back or wingers - three per club?

It's far more likely that if Hunt succeeds that AFL clubs will use the rookie loophole to poach the occasional young full-back from league, offering higher salaries and an abundance of positions across the oval that they could transition to.

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