sunsaint wrote:just a question for any lawyers, player managers, or AFL players who have had contract.
Would it be possible that a multi year contract may have an escape clause written in that would enable a club to reduce the length and cost of terminating. Something like after serving 50% of the length of the term, the club can terminate service at 40-50-60% of the player payment.
Just a thought,
The CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement - it can be viewed here
http://aflpa.com.au/sites/all/files/AFL ... _FINAL.pdf) between the AFLPA and the AFL, dictates structures such as bonuses, clauses, options etc.
I believe the relevant section can be found on page 91.
From a quick scan, I believe the summary relevant to Howard would be:
- Howard is entitled to his base payments for the entire term of the contract (2 years)
- Howard is entitled to 22 match payments next year based on his VFL match payment level.
If he's drafted by someone else, they will need to take on (at least) the outstanding match payments.
UNLESS
There was a specific termination agreement between Howard and the club.