PLAYER payments were off the table when league presidents met with the SANFL last night after The Bunyip’s print deadline after the SANFL announced last week all community football league
salary caps would be set at $0.
The restrictions still allow for travel allowances to support regional clubs with travelling players, with post-match awards also permitted.
SANFL Head of Community Football Tom Hurley said feedback from the consultation process revealed a significant majority of leagues and clubs were in favour of abolishing player payments in
2020.
“Ultimately, our goal is to ensure every football club and league in South Australia can get through season 2020 and come out of the other side and be sustainable and successful,” Mr Hurley said.
“While some clubs may not be as impacted as others by COVID-19, most have taken a significant hit through loss of sponsorship and other revenue streams as a result of the effect on local businesses.”