Callipygian
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There is an announcement about future changes to the structure for salary payments to AFLW players, with a move to a salary cap (like in the men's competition) and away from the current, tiered system to be fast-tracked: https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1464376/aflw-to-fast-track-salary-cap-introduction
In the article this excerpt caught my eye:
The exception to the rule is Brisbane, where it is understood the Lions employ a self-described "communist" mentality, with all players in tier three, which is allowed as long as total player payments fit under that year's cap.
I find it really fascinating that the Lions have taken this approach, and it's obviously worked well for them given the amount of success they've had. However, it probably made it a lot easier for us to poach Taylor Smith, so I'm not sure how sustainable it is. Overall it's just really radical and provocative. I like it! (But I'm not saying we should emulate it.)
In the article this excerpt caught my eye:
The exception to the rule is Brisbane, where it is understood the Lions employ a self-described "communist" mentality, with all players in tier three, which is allowed as long as total player payments fit under that year's cap.
I find it really fascinating that the Lions have taken this approach, and it's obviously worked well for them given the amount of success they've had. However, it probably made it a lot easier for us to poach Taylor Smith, so I'm not sure how sustainable it is. Overall it's just really radical and provocative. I like it! (But I'm not saying we should emulate it.)
