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.
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