AFL Riverina announced in September the player points system allocation will remain at 36 points for the Riverina and Farrer Leagues next year, with the Hume League at 37.

But Dean feels it is hindering club's ability to recruit 'name' players, who in turn attract other quality performers, given they take up a big chunk of the points allocation.

AFL Riverina chairman Michael Irons has already indicated "we're probably at a level where we shouldn't be reducing," and Dean said some more breathing space would be a welcome decision for the club.

"You simply can't keep pushing those points down and throw the salary cap out of the window it's a waste of time," Dean said.

"If the clubs are willing for it to continue to be reduced, it's going to crucify clubs like us and Marrar. The points need to be 38 or 39, minimum.

"I said to them you're going to devalue the competition, and it has."

Dean pointed to AFL legend Terry Daniher's stint at Wagga Tigers as an example.

"Back when I was plying football every club had an ex AFL player as a coach, you can't do that today," he said.

"The calibre of players who went to that club because they wanted to play under an AFL coach was unbelievable.

"I'm all about strengthening the competition. If the clubs have got an ability to pay and recruit high profile players, that's being taken away from clubs.

"You can't go and get a six pointer because it takes up a very large percentage of your points.

"Most of our executives are fuming in relation to points and the dictation we're getting from the AFL, they're seeing the writing on the wall which is similar to me."

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