‘Unacceptable risk’: AFLPA boss presents contract ultimatum to AFL on fixture – AFL

AFL PLAYERS’ Association boss Paul Marsh has told the AFL the ongoing player contract freeze must end if a significantly compressed fixture is to go ahead.
AFL.com.au revealed on Wednesday night the AFL was set to schedule 33 games across 19 days to complete rounds nine to 12, starting on July 29, two days after the completion of round eight.
The AFL is hoping to hold this year’s Toyota AFL Grand Final on October 17, which is the same day as the Caulfield Cup is currently scheduled for.
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