The AFL is increasingly reliant on gaming machine revenue. But it’s not the path to financial security, as the NRL would attest, writes Jeff Wall.
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North avoids being shinboned: Will the AFL learn?
The situation facing North Melbourne and the AFL’s conduct in resolving the matter raises some interesting questions about the AFL Commission and the way it manages the game. But in pursuing this goal, who does the AFL executive and commission serve?
The Broncos’ tough stance should embarrass others
The Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club has significantly lifted the cross bar when it comes to dealing with off field misbehaviour by players – and should seriously embarrass a number of NRL and AFL clubs in the process, writes Jeff Wall.
AFL broadcasting deal: modern day fool’s gold?
Despite a loss in revenues from being seen less often on TV, it’s possible money from the TV rights deal has filled any income gap created by a loss in sponsorship from being seen on TV less often.
The Judd deal and flaws in the salary cap
The Chris Judd deal no doubt involves inducements that won’t be counted in the salary cap, but doesn’t that undermine one of the AFL’s most important by-laws?
Aker yaps, kingdoms crumble … but isn’t that his job?
The Western Bulldogs have been reeling with shock this week courtesy of star recruit, former Brisbane Lion Jason Akermanis. But that’s life when players are employed as commentators, writes Francis Leach.
Sheedy’s brand of reconciliation
While the AFL heartland of Victoria is still in shock with the news of Kevin Sheedy’s removal as coach of the Essendon Football Club after a 27-year tenure, his sacking will also be deeply felt in Indigenous communities around the country, writes Francis Leach.
