The AFL Goulburn Murray Commission and AFL Victoria have released the details of the local Total Player Points and Salary Caps for season 2017.
The GVFL, MFL and KDFNL have all been working with the Commission to finalise their Caps for next season in time to meet the 30 September policy deadline.
The AFL Goulburn Murray Commission has not received any communication from the PDFNL about their participation in the program for 2017 and has proceeded accordingly.
Following the release of the draft Salary Cap Policy on 29 July by AFL Victoria all Leagues were invited to provide feedback via their region Commissions by 12 August. The GVFL, MFL and KDFNL all provided their feedback and information by the due date with the PDFNL not providing a response.
The PDFNL were also requested to provide written advice to the AFL Goulburn Murray Commission by 29 August to notify of their participation in the Community Club Sustainability Program as well as their preliminary proposed Caps for 2017. They failed to meet that deadline.
Following the successful introduction of the Player Points System in 2016 all three Leagues will reduce their Total Player Points Cap next year with the GVFL moving their Cap from 45 to 42, the MFL from 46 to 42 and the KDFNL from 45 to 43.
Additionally, clubs in all Leagues will be offered the opportunity to apply in writing to the AFL GM CCSP Subcommittee for an additional allowance above their points cap if they believe it warranted. The subcommittee will consider and adjudicate on the request on behalf of the Commission. The subcommittee consists of two Commissioners, AFL GM Region General Manager and an operational staff member from each League. Three clubs applied for an allowance for 2016 with Longwood receiving an extra five points.
The three Leagues have also submitted their Salary Caps for 2017 and these have been ratified by the Commission and endorsed by AFL Victoria. Therefore the Salary Caps for 2017 have been set at:
GVFL - $185,000
MFL - $150,000
KDFNL - $85,000
Whilst the Salary Cap Policy will be in effect for 2017 the Commission will take an education focused approach to assist club administrators in understanding its implementation and impact.
Last Modified on 04/11/2016 10:33