What is less clear, however, is how that goal will be achieved from either an AFL or AFLPA perspective. Since the league's 2011 CBA, the share of revenue players receive is capped at 48.5%, with a minimum requirement of 47%. The imminent release of such a strategy will be critical to achieving the player pay goal, given the fact AFLW players are currently paid much less than women in other domestic sporting leagues. We are women and we are creating our own space and thats an amazing opportunity., Join the conversation with your fellow The New Daily readers and see their replies. And when we have the best talent, we also know it will attract a bigger audience which will generate greater returns. Payment depending on profitability is not a standard we apply to the men's teams. 5. The player on the mark cannot get in the way of the advancing player, or another 50m penalty will be paid. This CBA acknowledges the important role the AFLW players have and instils great confidence in the future direction of the competition.. The lowest paid player receives $16,263. She dismissed his arguments the women should be paid less because the AFL was taking a risk on a start-up competition. Players are also no longer prepared to simply be grateful for the competitions existence. This way, the amount received by a player increases per year . The deal that was eventually signed off on was a minor improvement, with many players still only being paid $8,500 for the season. By not paying male and female players equally, employers send a message to young girls and women that they are not as highly valued as men even when they are the top of their field.. The most common excuse for unfair pay is that it's the market. Many clubs are not in the black, yet their players are still paid. THERE'S currently plenty of action on the footy field, but important off-field negotiations later this year are set to dictate the future of the NAB AFLW competition. The quarters run for 15 minutes apiece, with time on called during stoppages in the last two minutes of each term (about 20 minutes all up). Average payments in 2019 were $17,250, an increase of 25 per cent. It is quite unfair and unreasonable.. If they play, they get paid more. Loading Twitter content From 2022 for example, Super Netballers will be paid an average salary of $74,000, with the best-paid netballers earning $91,500. "For AFLW to thrive it's important that the industry believes in it and makes the appropriate investment that is the responsibility of the AFL and clubs," Marsh said.