SANFL clubs want Redlegs, Bloods to miss out on recruiting concessions

THE Crows' SANFL reserves team is facing new controversy after widespread dissatisfaction amongst local clubs with recruiting concessions handed to West Adelaide and Norwood.

THE Adelaide Crows' reserves team in the SANFL is facing renewed controversy after widespread dissatisfaction amongst local clubs with recruiting concessions handed to West Adelaide and Norwood.

A cartel of SANFL clubs is lobbying the League to revisit the SANFL Commission's decision to grant the concessions to compensate the loss of players to the Crows reserves.

Both Norwood and West are currently under recruiting bans due to prior salary cap breaches.

Rival clubs are also upset that the decision on the concessions was only handed down after the 'yes' vote to allow the Crows into the SANFL.

''It's absolutely disgraceful,'' one league director said.

''Norwood have benefited by breaching the salary cap already with one flag and it's in prime position to win another - now this.

''It's a classic example of why the clubs don't trust the SANFL.''

SANFL General Manager Chris Davies said the penalties handed to Norwood and West were made before the loss of Adelaide-listed players was a consideration.

"When the SA Football Commission handed down the recruiting bans to West Adelaide and Norwood, the removal of AFC listed players from these clubs was not contemplated," he said.

"Therefore, an exception has been made in this circumstance where the current bans would see both clubs further penalised. (And) It should be stressed that all other penalties for both clubs remain in place."

Three clubs have confirmed to the Sunday Mail they will approach the SANFL, with two others understood to be also voicing their disapproval. But it's understood the SANFL Commission is unlikely to reverse its decision when it meets on Tuesday.