Overview

• The AFL is evaluating the introduction of a formal salary cap in the NAB AFLW competition to spread talent more evenly with Tasmania set to join the league.
• The AFL Commission approved new rules for season 10 that adjust ball-up positions and tighten holding-the-ball interpretations to encourage free-flowing, higher-scoring matches.
• Negotiations with the AFL Players’ Association have begun on the post-2027 collective bargaining agreement, which includes attendance-based triggers to unlock additional games.
• League leaders are targeting consistent weekly sellouts at heartland venues before shifting more fixtures to larger stadiums to deepen fan engagement.
• A restructuring of AFL House and a financial review citing a $50 million annual shortfall have underscored the need for revenue growth and prudent investment.