I have no problem with Tayla being well rewarded, but it has to be in context of on-field performance and relative to the rest of the team and competition.
Cynically, some will be stating Tayla deserves the money, but primarily that is because they will argue the case given they are paid relative. If Tayla gets more, I get more!
As for arguing Carlton should pay because it influences little girls to barrack for Tayla and by association Carlton. As fans that might work, but the draft means there is little on field benefit for future generations of Carlton players for that cash. I'd also argue winning a flag does as much if not more for Carlton. So if Tayla is to be some sort of competition wide role model to attract girls to the sport, why isn't the AFL stumping up some cash?
I'm not sure Tayla's game style is such an attraction for parents of young girls, I think [member=57]ElwoodBlues1[/member] stated as much during the season!
PS; We should not necessarily judge Tayla based on what her manager publicly states, perhaps Tayla is poorly advised which is why I'd love to hear what she has to say directly!
Why not be as forthright about this as she is on Instagram or Twitter about other issues?
Cynically, some will be stating Tayla deserves the money, but primarily that is because they will argue the case given they are paid relative. If Tayla gets more, I get more!
As for arguing Carlton should pay because it influences little girls to barrack for Tayla and by association Carlton. As fans that might work, but the draft means there is little on field benefit for future generations of Carlton players for that cash. I'd also argue winning a flag does as much if not more for Carlton. So if Tayla is to be some sort of competition wide role model to attract girls to the sport, why isn't the AFL stumping up some cash?
I'm not sure Tayla's game style is such an attraction for parents of young girls, I think [member=57]ElwoodBlues1[/member] stated as much during the season!
PS; We should not necessarily judge Tayla based on what her manager publicly states, perhaps Tayla is poorly advised which is why I'd love to hear what she has to say directly!
Why not be as forthright about this as she is on Instagram or Twitter about other issues?
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