If Dodd goes to GC Galaxy and is still contracted to us does that mean we would get a transfer fee or would we just let him out?
That is what I was alluding to. A-league teams, I understand, are not allowed to pay transfer fees to one another. So the only way I can see this happening is Dodd being released from his contract somehow, unless unbeknown to us his contract actually expires this year.
I heard from a board member at South Melbourne (although they do hate the A-league), that a player can only be signed from a VPL club for no more $3,000. He also said O'dor signed to the Phoneix for this amount. He seemed to think this was the same for any player currntly playing in Australia (or the A-league i guess). It didn't seem right to me, just passing on what he said. I hope Dodd doesn't go, he's got a great attitude and works hard.
Bullion that is correct. The $3,000 is a training & compensation fee set by FFA. All VPL clubs think it is cheap as most players have been with the club since junior years. In regards to the A League there is no transfer fee between clubs. Transfer fees are paid only if a player is sold to an overseas club.
Don't worry Karl will be with the Phoenix as he has one more year left on his contract.