Effes wrote:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-pulls-plug-on-chris-judds-controversial-third-party-deal-with-visy/story-e6freck3-1226517693271
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THE AFL has pulled the plug on Carlton superstar Chris Judd's controversial third-party deal with Visy.
In a shock crackdown, the Blues have been told the $250,000-a-year deal can no longer be paid outside the salary cap.
Judd is not alone, with other contentious third-party deals with big names across the league facing unprecedented heat.
I suppose the third party agreement is the reason why umpires (may have been instructed) to allow opponents to pinch punch elbow hold and scrag Judd wen he doesn't have the ball and not be concerned about the rules regarding them having eyes on the ball not the man (Judd)...because the umpires will turn a blind eye to it all.
If that's the case its a strange way the AFL or jealous umpires (of Judds earnings) have dealt with the illegal behaviour of his opponents.
Whereas when Judd elbows an opponent no matter how soft and standard it is (refer to Pridis incident) he receives a 50M penalty.
If the change in 3rd party agreements implies that Judd will be protected by the rules of the game in future then its a good idea, but I wish we all new that was the case and didn't remain secretive....it seems the AFL have enforced a different set of rules for Judd.
Lets say The AFL have been strange with their silence with regards to the 3rd party deal they signed off let alone the consistent illegal treatment Judd receives from opponents.
Just sayin.
PS I don't like 3rd party deals.