Common use of Player Contracts Clause in Contracts

Player Contracts. 3.11.1 It is recommended that Clubs use the National Standard Playing Contract developed by the AFL, as amended from time to time. 3.11.2 The following guidelines will also apply to player contracts: (a) A player must be at least 18 years old to sign a contract; (b) For a contract to be valid both parties shall have signed the contract and neither shall be in breach of contract; (c) Subject to clause 3.11.2(d), all contracts expire on 31 October in the year the contract ceases; and (d) Contracts that are executed between a player and a Club that competes in the Northern Territory Football League expire on 31 March in the year the contract ceases. 3.11.3 The contract shall only be valid when the player becomes registered with the Club. 3.11.4 A player will remain contracted to the Club until the expiration of the contract, unless the Former Club releases the player from the contract. 3.11.5 A Tier 1 League Club/AFL contract will take precedence over a Tier 2 League contract should the player wish to pursue their career at a Tier 1 League or AFL level, however should the player be released from a Tier 1 League/AFL contract within the time constraints of the Tier 2 League contract the player will still be bound to that Tier 2 League Club until it expires. 3.11.6 A Tier 1 League which by any means permits a Contracted Player of another Tier 1 League to play in a Club of its State without the consent in writing of the Club to which he is contracted or is otherwise in breach of these Regulations shall be liable to a penalty determined by the Permit Committee but not exceeding $5,000 and may be dealt with by the Permit Committee as if it had been guilty of conduct prejudicial to the interest of Australian Football. 3.11.7 If there is a dispute between a player and a Former Tier 1 League as to whether that player is a Contracted Player or an Uncontracted Player the player’s Former Tier 1 League may refer the dispute to the AFL to determine, via the AFL Community Development Manager or his nominee, by giving notice in writing of such dispute, together with a copy of any contract, to the AFL within six (6) Business Days of the date on which the Former Tier 1 League completes the AFL Footyweb application. The AFL Community Development Manager may seek the advice of the AFL Internal Legal Department in reaching a determination, with such determination to be final and binding on the Tier 1 Leagues concerned.