A retirement can't make way for a rookie promotion during the season. If you look at the CBA, you'll see that rookie promotions can only happen as of right when there is a LTI.

There is provision for a rookie to be elevated if Adrian Anderson is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances justifying the elevation. But retirements have never led to a rookie elevation though. IIRC, the Weagles wanted to promote a rookie when Glen Jakovich retired towards the end of his last season. Nothing happened. When Gaspar retired earlier this year, no rookie elevation.

Truth is that the retirement of a veteran towards the end of the season is far from exceptional. No one wants to see a legend ending his career in the VFL. If he aint going to get a game in the seniors, retirement is the only dignified solution.

Of course, if we're able to put Kouta onto the LTI list with the hip injury, then we could promote a rookie. But the AFL medico would have to assess him as having an 8 week injury for this to happen, and that's not likely.

Kouta will be placed on the LTI and allow a rookie to be promoted

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Wouldn't be surprised if it was Jamison to be promoted, not Jacobs. From reports, still doubts that he is ready just yet.

Desperate for a CHB/FB and maybe just the sort of guy to look at in next five weeks. River Rodent really likes the look of him and his Ants form very good. Who have we got for Rocca this week?

I reckon they'll stay with Santy/Ackland for rest of year and rely on McLaren as an option.

It looks like Jake is gone for the season, so with a cloud over Santy, we might Jacobs promoted??