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AFLW - the way forward?

I was listening to Nathan Burke on the wireless this morning and was interested to hear his suggestions for improving the AFLW competition:

1.  Get rid of all draft concessions so that all teams have the same access to the draft.

2. Increase list size.  Burke’s season (and coaching career) was cruelled by injuries and having to play unlisted players.

Burke said that the requirement to turn over the list each season meant that clubs were shedding AFLW-capable players.  Increasing list size would keep players in the system, allow more development and provide better injury cover.

3. Align the AFLW and VFLW seasons so that players can move between levels as with AFL/VFL.  This would place extra demand on venues but the benefits would far outweigh any pain.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?”  Oddball

Re: AFLW - the way forward?

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Not rocket science is it.

FWIW, i found the AFLPA CBA the other day and was having a quick browse.

The AFLW comp will increase to 12 rounds next year (or be compensated) and stay at the level (or increase from there.
You will need to increase list sizes to cope with the increased demand on the girls, and the injuries with it.