Losing Ally would be a serious blow on two fronts.
She was probably the best ruck in the AFLW this season, and certainly the best young ruck - averaging almost 30 hitouts and over 5 clearances per game. Leaving aside her play for a moment, which I think justifies a sustainable contract.
But I also think she'd be a pretty useful marketing tool.
I wonder whether being blonde and 6ft2 tall means she sticks out in a manner that is easier for someone new to the game to grasp. A true marquee player, much as Warwick was in 86/7. Perhaps even if the salary cap is an issue, there could be AFL marketing funding, or a local sponsor to assit with an Additional Services Agreement?
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