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AFL recruiters face ‘huge challenge’ of judging draft prospects who can’t demonstrate abilities – ABC News
With COVID-19 restrictions gutting recruiting departments and scuppering junior football seasons, AFL recruiters are facing one of their toughest seasons in the job.
AFL players and coaches are safely ensconced in opulent hubs with temporary gyms and team baristas, umpires are blowing their whistles and fans are back to receiving their maximum weekly heaping of games.
But spare a thought for one of the game’s most maligned species, the club recruiter.
At the best of times, talent scouts are on a hiding to nothing.
This year, with COVID-19 restrictions scuppering elite youth competitions and gutting AFL club football departments, the recruiters who haven’t…
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