ASC releases Ausplay survey

The Australian Sports Commission today released the first findings of the most comprehensive national population tracking survey into sport and physical activity in Australia. ASC Chair John Wylie said AusPlay collected adults’ and children’s sport and physical recreation participation data together for the first time. “The Australian Government’s investment in AusPlay means we will now…

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Cats post profit

The Geelong Football Club has announced a net profit of $2.3 million for the 2016 financial year. The club’s net asset position improved by 28.6% to $9.9 million and revenue increased by 10% to $54.6 million. The major factors in the financial outcome include: The club’s continued investment in the football department, with total outlay…

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St Kilda Football Club has delivered an operating profit of $150,589 for 2016

St Kilda Football Club has delivered an operating profit of $150,589 for the 2016 financial year before grant funding revenue, depreciation, amortisation and interest, and an overall accounting net profit of $1,107,311. Included within the accounting net profit is Moorabbin Reserve grant funding and additional depreciation of the Seaford premises due to the expected relocation…

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Friday Membership Update

The A-league Wellington gained the most members this week up more than 370 to 4,547,but still with a firm grip on last place on the A-league Membership ladder which has Victory firmly on top. Overall the league gained more than 1,300 members this week as it edges towards the 110,000 mark for 2016-17. Australian Football…

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Essendon post $9.8 million loss

The Heraldsun reports that Essendon is going to report a 9.8 million dollar loss in 2016. The loss includes $4.4 million in legal expenses and agreed compensation, $3.1 million from fallen revenues and $1.5 million for top-up players used in the 2016 season as cover for suspended players. There was some reduction in commercial revenues…

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AFL Womens Pay Deal Finalised

In November 2016, the final pay details and arrangements for the womens AFL comp were announced. Players will have to pay for private health insurance costs but the new package will see the AFL cover: costs for football boots and runners a travel allowance when playing interstate income protection insurance out-of-pocket medical expenses for 52…

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