So under the guidance of the AFL commission we have seen the Victorian state league bastardised until there is nothing left (what will be left when there is an AFL Reserves), the TSL now in collapse, then how long til the WAFL or SANFL look shaky.
AFL lists can comfortably have 45-50 players even with a reserves comp. That's 900 players which means there is only 70 players per year drafted. With the failure of state leagues that would mean there are very few pathways for players that are not drafted.
Outcome = rapidly declining participation, that's the future of aussie rules if we are not careful. Would a young kid dream of playing in the AFL right now if he lived in Davenport?? Appears participation is dropping off in Tassie, wowee!!
The only hope is for strong state leagues but to do that there needs to be more than just state league premierships and the limited funds associated up for grabs.
Alas I dont see any change soon and that could cause a slow death if people are not careful
AFL lists can comfortably have 45-50 players even with a reserves comp. That's 900 players which means there is only 70 players per year drafted. With the failure of state leagues that would mean there are very few pathways for players that are not drafted.
Outcome = rapidly declining participation, that's the future of aussie rules if we are not careful. Would a young kid dream of playing in the AFL right now if he lived in Davenport?? Appears participation is dropping off in Tassie, wowee!!
The only hope is for strong state leagues but to do that there needs to be more than just state league premierships and the limited funds associated up for grabs.
Alas I dont see any change soon and that could cause a slow death if people are not careful
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