If GWS and Gold Coast aren't simply going to end up being nurseries for the southern clubs, then COLA needs to be reintroduced for them at least. Without it, they are forced to pay overs to keep their players and constantly turn over potential stars to stay within the cap. The Crows going after Rankine so aggressively should be their reverse "Buddy" moment where COLA gets reinstated.
This is why I'm hoping Clarko ends up at GWS - he's got the clout to do something about this.
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