10-17-2016, 07:55 AM
(10-16-2016, 11:40 PM)Navy Maven link Wrote:No one is suggesting that these players get paid the same as their male counterparts yet, but why shouldn't the best players in the game be getting at least the same amount as an AFL rookie?OK, first things first. I am behind the womens league 100%. I am all for them getting more money in the future and agree its a bit stiff now. But you gotta start somewhere and you are never going to get everyone agreeing on what that should be. Having said that...
Just curious as to why you choose AFL rookie as an equivalent. Nowadays rookies are only just behind the draftees in terms of minimum salary.
I'll answer your question with a question.
Wimbledon. Girls get paid the same as the guys. At least the winners do, not sure about place getters etc.
Q:Is that fair?
A:No.
Explanation....
The women are on court less than the men because they play best of 3 sets. Men play best of 5.
Its the same thing with the AFL.
The womens league is only a 6 month season, and i'm tipping they won't have the same demands put on them as the rookies do. Not even close.