I was curious about this part. Kingy mentioned it originally as part of the post game discussion and stated the SH had said there was a SC component and LTI component to the promotion.
I then tweeted them a please clarify that given we had a short senior list spot open that we would still need to consider LTI and SC?.
Kingy replied that SH has said there was a SC and LTI consideration to Rookie promotions, and the Zuthrie, while promising, was not currently considered for that.
Not that the kid is not doing treat things - but not yet.
I was surprised about the SC and LTI component - and didnt have time or character space to ask again...
GO Catters
He has NFI what he's on about. Have a look at James Rahilly's press conference on the Cats site - he said there's a spot available on the rookie list, can upgrade Zuthrie or any other rookie at any time.
Edit - I hope this clears it up, we can have 40 on the senior list, we currently have 39 so we can upgrade at any time. Taken straight from AFL.com.au.