Visa system working against semi-professional sportswomen from overseas, player agent says

A player agent is calling for a change to visas for international athletes to help attract talent from overseas to the AFLW, saying the current rules don’t allow for semi-professional women players.

The agents trying to sign women — particularly Irish footballers — have said current visas act as a deterrent because they do not allow for players to work alongside their part-time commitments in the league.

Agent Jason Hill said temporary visas were set up for imports who earnt enough to substitute a full-time wage and did not…