AFLW superstars will benefit from new rules regarding side deals outside their playing contracts
AFLW superstars are set to benefit from new rules regarding what they can earn for participating in club promotions and events. ELIZA SEWELL breaks down how much the deals could be worth.
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AFLW superstars will benefit from new rules on rich side deals over and above playing contracts.
A $20,000 per club minimum spend on Associated Service Agreements will be increased to $25,000 next season, with a new cap of $80,000.
But two players from each club will be excluded from the cap, meaning they can earn unlimited money for participating in club promotions, events and the like.
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Independent sponsorships and employment are treated separately.
Standard AFLW contract pay and hours are expected to increase in 2020 when the league expands from 10 to 14 teams (Richmond, St Kilda, West Coast and Gold Coast will enter).
Players will also be able to sign two-year deals, up from the current mandatory single-year tenure, under a new agreement.
A new pay deal is yet to be finalised for the 2020 season. This season, playing contracts ranged from $13,400 to $24,600.
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