Women's League

[LordLucifer]

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.

I can't see the AFL tipping in vast amounts of money if there is no return on their investment. I realise they throw money at GWS & GC but they are strategically located clubs who tie in importantly with their gazillion dollar TV rights deal.

The other issue that concerns me most is if this doesn't succeed, how exposed might we be when our finances are already not where we want them to be.