10-23-2022, 12:56 PM
(10-23-2022, 11:34 AM)DJC link Wrote:I’m not sure that it’s as simple as that. Players like our skipper have a career and it will be many years before playing AFLW footy trumps her career and many others.
Zoned drafting is inequitable and is holding the competition back. Unfortunately, the alternative will exclude many players. Like many AFL initiatives, the outcomes are often counter-intuitive.
Yep
It would have to be significant money to induce some players to move...and some parity with the salaries of male players won't happen for a long time... if ever.
The problem is that they haven't started this competition with young 18 year olds, but rather women in their mid twenties and above, many with careers well under way, some in relationships, and with other factors meaning that a long distance move, even for an increased money offer is not viable or desirable.
It's a teething issue that's a problem with commencing a competition with a wide range of ages and situational issues.
It will sort itself out in coming years as younger players become the main source of new blood.