Barrett just said the smarter and bigger clubs, which see recruiting as a business decision and hence won't have any sympathy for Essendon, see the potential get-out clause in the AFLPA enterprise bargaining agreement as a sign that it's open season on the Essendon list.
If Paddy Ryder, or any Bomber for that matter, leaves under that clause then these smart clubs see it as part of their due diligence to target the likes of Heppell, Hurley (who has a offer from another club), etc ....