Really there is no way a compensation schme can be put in place. If a GAA player chooses not to register with hi sclub, there is no connection - he is free to do what he wants.
Tyrone Dreamer mentioned a common amateur background - that doesn't exist. Aussie Rules has been at least semi-pro for 100 years. Even players in country and suburban leagues get paid - not living wage but 10 grand or so.
The big difference in mindset seems to be around the "volunteers". You guys seem to see players from your clubs moving on as a bad thing, and a reason not to volunteer, Here it is the exact opposite - whether in Aussie rules, rugby, rugby league, soccer or cricket. Our volunteers see their role as to preparing players to move on to better and bigger things. It is a source of pride to have a player leave. Many clubs only field teams up to Under 17 level, with the expectation that players will move on.
Tyrone Dreamer mentioned a common amateur background - that doesn't exist. Aussie Rules has been at least semi-pro for 100 years. Even players in country and suburban leagues get paid - not living wage but 10 grand or so.
The big difference in mindset seems to be around the "volunteers". You guys seem to see players from your clubs moving on as a bad thing, and a reason not to volunteer, Here it is the exact opposite - whether in Aussie rules, rugby, rugby league, soccer or cricket. Our volunteers see their role as to preparing players to move on to better and bigger things. It is a source of pride to have a player leave. Many clubs only field teams up to Under 17 level, with the expectation that players will move on.