Aaron
23rd November 2021, 11:37 AM
More money, more matches, more opportunity: VFL changes for 2022 (https://www.afl.com.au/news/688735/more-money-more-matches-more-opportunity-vfl-changes-for-2022)
Salary cap increase and an extra two games -- hopes for a return to normal next year ??
Some key points:
Increases to $220,000 for VFL standalones and $110,000 for AFL and aligned clubs.
Concessions of $10,000 outside the cap allowed for development coaches and $5000 for indigenous coaches.
AFL and aligned clubs have 30 listed players (15 primary, 15 development including maximum of 13 Category A: NAB League or Northern Academy players who are still engaged in the talent pathway program, aged under 22).
All clubs to field 23 players per match - AFL and aligned: A minimum of seven under-22 players, including a 23rd man who must be an active 18-19yo player from the club’s development list, an aligned NAB League club or Northern Academy. Under-18 players must be approved by the AFL
The new fixture will start on the weekend of March 26-27 and feature 22 rounds, with the 21 clubs receiving four byes each.
Matches dates and starting times will again align with the AFL schedule wherever possible.
Each club will receive nine home matches as they welcome their loyal members and supporters back to the footy.
Salary cap increase and an extra two games -- hopes for a return to normal next year ??
Some key points:
Increases to $220,000 for VFL standalones and $110,000 for AFL and aligned clubs.
Concessions of $10,000 outside the cap allowed for development coaches and $5000 for indigenous coaches.
AFL and aligned clubs have 30 listed players (15 primary, 15 development including maximum of 13 Category A: NAB League or Northern Academy players who are still engaged in the talent pathway program, aged under 22).
All clubs to field 23 players per match - AFL and aligned: A minimum of seven under-22 players, including a 23rd man who must be an active 18-19yo player from the club’s development list, an aligned NAB League club or Northern Academy. Under-18 players must be approved by the AFL
The new fixture will start on the weekend of March 26-27 and feature 22 rounds, with the 21 clubs receiving four byes each.
Matches dates and starting times will again align with the AFL schedule wherever possible.
Each club will receive nine home matches as they welcome their loyal members and supporters back to the footy.