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The media were also a bit “ mischievous “ to say Markov was delisted. He was simply moved on to the rookie list. His contract still applies and he can play seniors anytime his form warrants it.
Ditto Johnson.
From the Pies web site
"In other contract news, Ash Johnson and Oleg Markov have been delisted with a commitment from the Club to be selected through the AFL Rookie Draft in November."
Very confusing. he is contracted. He could/should? have been moved straight to the Rookie list, yet has been sent into the draft with a promise to Rookie him.
Perhaps they have been told they won't get a game, by agreeing to this , they have a chance to put their toe in the draft.
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I’m only guessing here but it might be because they had to make room for the draftees and Tim Membrey who would all be announced as primary listed players before the rookie draft. Because the ND occurs before the rookie draft, maybe they had to put Markov and Johnson to one side but still with the guarantee of being selected a day later in the rookie draft. Dunno.
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But yeah, like many others, I'm a bit confused with the situation. Some are saying they automatically go on the rookie list, others are saying they have to actually be drafted by Collingwood in the RD, and also that other clubs can take Oleg/Ash if they have a pick before us.
COLLINGWOOD has committed to selecting premiership player Oleg Markov in next month's Telstra AFL Rookie Draft after the 28-year-old was delisted on Tuesday.
Markov and key forward Ash Johnson have both dropped off the club's senior list, but the Magpies say they will re-list the pair in the rookie draft on November 22.
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Seems this is purely a financial decision. I suspect our club would be content if both Oleg and Ash were drafted by other clubs, taking their salaries off our books. Nevertheless, as a show of good faith and to maintain team spirit, they have been advised that we will rookie them if no-one else recruits them. I'm happy with this outcome, as I can't really see either of them getting any senior games with us next year, unless we have a shit load of injuries.
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