Updated.
March 27, 2020 20: 16:06
The AFL’s gamers have agreed to a 50 percent pay cut until the end of May and are prepared to play matches till December to guarantee the men’s season is finished in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bottom line:
- The pay cut will increase to 70 percent if the men’s season is delayed beyond May 31, however will remain at 50 percent if the season has resumed
- The AFL stays confident of finishing a 17- round season with a finals series
- Gamers had actually been criticised by greats of the game while the pay negotiations were happening