2011年7月1日星期五

Demetriou reiterates pay stance

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Updated June 29, 2011 15:19:00

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has reiterated his opposition to a new pay deal for footballers being linked to a fixed percentage of league revenue.

The AFL Players Association (AFLPA) wants a fixed 25-27 per cent of revenue to be locked in for players, a proposal that is staunchly opposed by the league.

AFLPA chief executive Matt Finis will brief players in Melbourne tonight on negotiations over the next collective bargaining agreement, and members will vote on their next step.

Most of the league's 782 players are expected to be involved in the meeting, either in person or via video links to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Speaking in Sydney, Demetriou said while players deserved a pay rise, it should not be tied to revenue.

"My view hasn't changed," he said.

"We believe that the players are entitled to get a fair share out of this recent broadcast rights agreement.

"It's always difficult to get the balance right, we've got to manage the expectations of our stakeholders.

"Getting that balance right and speaking to each group to get them to understand that here's a pot of money that's available, here's what your fair share is, and we don't link that to percentages, we link that to what's fair."

He said a fair increase should ultimately be based on what the game could afford.

"Whilst we're looking after the players I must continue to invest in grass roots football, I must continue to put money into Auskick programs and facilities, and work with governments to develop school sport," he said.

Demetriou said he hoped tonight's meeting would give players clear information on the pay negotiations to combat "mixed messages" on the issue.

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell said he expected his whole team to be present at tonight's meeting.

"This it not a war, we're not trying to fight the AFL or fight the clubs," he said.

"We're just trying to get our piece of the pie.

"I think tonight's meeting is probably important for everyone so we can get a real understanding of the details behind it all."

-AAP/ABC

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, melbourne-3000, wa, perth-6000

First posted June 29, 2011 14:49:00


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