So is the objection more like, team morale/culture-based?
I suppose so. We've had some guys in the VFL/reserves for a while now who have been with us for at least a few years who haven't had a shot at AFL level yet. It's great to see players like Majak who have been with us for 8-9 years finally fitting into our AFL side on a consistent basis. Somebody like Braydon Preuss is being under-utilised and wasting away in the VFL. His hit out numbers in the VFL are insane but can't get in because we have Majak, Ben Brown and Goldy as the rucks in the AFL team. Wouldn't be surprised if he tries to jump ship soon.
I mean, could you imagine somebody like Shaun Higgins who is in brownlow contention, getting paid less than someone like Jordan De Goey? Meh.... dunno about you but I wouldn't like that.
I don't like players leaving for financial reasons so it goes against my own morals I suppose. Luckily I don't manage the team