Women's League

[kruddler]

In 2017, the AFL will subsidise each AWFL team to the tune of $1mill so you have assume that the running costs per annum are around that figure.

In 2018, where is the club going to find that extra $1mill to cover the running costs of the women's team ??

You are assuming that the AFL will not continue to subsidise clubs past 2017. Correct me if i'm wrong, but i haven't read anything that suggests this.

If the AFL go on past efforts, subsidies will continue as long as they are needed. GWS are still having bucket loads of cash thrown at them.....and its more than a mere $1mil.

FWIW, most 'start up businesses' lose money in the first year, maybe 2. The whole point is long term gain. So even IF we are a little out of pocket initially, i think it will pay dividends over the long haul.