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.
Tony cheers for keeping us updated on here yourself. Your work is really appreciated by the fans here and comments like the one regarding Karl are really pleasing for us to read.
Also, keep up the good work with the signings, I hate to be cocky but so far we are probably getting no#1 as far as value for money with our signings compared to the other A-League clubs (Sydney's might look impressive, but will they be worth all that cash?). They have all been top notch so far and I am sure the Phoenix will be in serious contention for the playoffs this year.