76woodenspooners
Brownlow Medallist
Moves happen 3 years out, players position themselves, bids are in and rejected. 24-18 months are when the serious moves are made and no less than 12 months out the deal is announced. This leaves ALL players time to set themselves. Some to carry on as normal or others to start the infrastructure.
ie cricket and tennis announced 12 months out
Yeah, fair enough.
Apparently the current deal expires end of 2022 ( http://m.afl.com.au/news/2015-08-18/afl-on-the-verge-of-signing-new-tv-deal )
Four years away ... they really are getting in early.