Really clever change by Cap footy. Wharf coach and several players unavailable at that 10.30AM time - genuinely. How many senior games are played in that time slot. Clearly a one way communication with United and Cap footy to orchestrate this change. Wharf were not consulted ! The integrity or fairness of the competition has been diminished by one team (United) being granted special dispensation to avoid a necessary consequence already experienced by all teams throughout the season. Player availability throughout the season affects all clubs which is routinely managed among their own club resources. Why should United gain any special treatment. CF should avoid bias and apply the existing format to all teams in the division equally.
No special dispensation or treatment has been applied if United applied for the change 10 days before the match. And there's also no need for the opposition to provide consent if the change was requested 10 days before the match, as per the regulations Wharfies agreed to when they entered the league this year.
