Players seek secret mid-season deals

By Jake Niall
Updated July 30 2014 - 3:13pm, first published July 29 2014 - 7:45pm
Looking in a new direction: Lancy 'Buddy' Franklin on stage with his Hawks teammates in Launceston, days after winning the 2013 premiership. Photo: Scott Gelston
Looking in a new direction: Lancy 'Buddy' Franklin on stage with his Hawks teammates in Launceston, days after winning the 2013 premiership. Photo: Scott Gelston

There is a concerted push from AFL players to allow free agents to sign a contract with another club during a season to provide them with greater security.