AFL and NRL – 2015 Annual Report Comparison
Note both results are the consoldiated results of the ARLC and the AFL.
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AFL Stadium News – Princes Park, the SCG, and Etihad Stadium
Following last Sundays Carlton v Essendon NAB Challenge game, the Blues reported that they were open to a return of AFL footy to the stadium, however the costs would be significant. “Right now, there are two key impediments,”Trigg said. “One is a very significant cost to get it up to standard. If you look at…
Annual Report Comparisons
The NRL 2015 Annual Report is out, and bits and pieces of it will be posted to the relevant sections of the site over the next few days, for now though, heres its comparison with last years annual reports. References: 2015 NRL Annual Report 2014 AFL Annual Report 2014 ARU Annual Report 2014 FFA Annual…
NRL 2015 Annual Report: 18.5 million loss
Fairfax is reporting that the NRL has made a significant loss this season, despite record revenues. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman John Grant said the sport needs to improve its attractiveness to sponsors and business after the NRL slumped to a $18.7 million loss in 2015 despite record revenue. The result was a $39 million less than…
AFL Annual Report 2016: Player Wages
As we get closer to the full reports release, the AFL as usual drips the information out to us as needed. This week, player wages and some handy graphics. The AFL website reports that AFL players have streamed further ahead of other sports – and other industries – as some of Australia’s highest paid professionals,…
Breakdown of every NRL club’s finances after combined $42.7 million loss in 2015
News Limited reports that new financial figures revealed from a leaked NRL document show desperate clubs lost a combined total of $42.7 million on the 2015 season. The Parramatta Eels were the worst off with a football operations loss of a staggering $8 million before they were bailed out by their Leagues Club. The Penrith…
Stadium Australia Operations appointed to run Perth Stadium
The West Australian is reporting that Stadium Australia Operations, operator of Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, had been chosen as the preferred operator of the new Perth Stadium. The battle for the operator contract was fought out between Perth Stadium Management, a vehicle of the WA Football Commission in partnership with Live Nation, Ticketmaster and Delaware North;…
It’s money time as AFL clubs seek a greater share of TV riches
Fairfax reports thats the fight for a greater share of the record $2.508 billion broadcast rights spoils has begun, with AFL clubs pushing for the league to follow the NRL and markedly increase the amount distributed to each club. Geelong president Colin Carter said the equalisation tax had been “poorly designed” and that, if the…
Debt down but losses mount for AFL clubs
Fairfax reports today that the 10 Victorian-based AFL clubs managed to cut their debt levels but financial losses increased in 2015. An analysis of the annual reports lodged by the 10 clubs showed them making a combined loss of just over $2 million last year from revenue of $501 million. Better news was found in…
Brisbane Roar has cleared its debts and is focused on the future
The Courier-Mail reports that Brisbane Roar have finally put their financial problems behind them after paying more than $5 million dollars in the past four months to clear their debts. Football Federation Australia confirmed that Roar owner Nirwan Bakrie met the January financial deadline he had been set to meet commitments or face the likelihood…
No BBL Expansion teams for 5 years
News Ltd reports indicate that there will be no new BBL sides for at least another 5 years, but that the number of games may increase, as well as further integration with the WBBL. Also of note The international quota of players would remain at two per club The salary cap would remain at $1.3…
Gale, Cook refuse NRL CEO job
Fairfax media is reporting that two leading AFL club chief executives have knocked back approaches from the NRL to join a shortlist of candidates for the job vacated by former rugby league boss Dave Smith. Highly-regarded Geelong Cats boss Brian Cook and Richmond Tigers CEO Brendon Gale received separate approaches before Christmas from recruitment agency Crown…
Timeline of the Essendon, ASADA Saga
Reference Material Note: events without links attached are likely sourced from hearing transcripts, the AFL charge sheet, AFL annual reports or The Straight Dope. “Organised Crime and Drugs in Sport” – ACC, February 2013. AFL Charge Sheet Federal Court (Middleton) Judgement – Essendon, Hird v ASADA Federal Court (Kenny – Full bench) Judgement – Hird…
Wanderers unveil plans for 30m home as part of ambitious blueprint for world class club
WANDERERS chairman Paul Lederer has unveiled plans for the A-League club to be based at a new $30m state-of-the-art complex from next season. The complex will be built in seven stages on land leased at Blacktown International Sportspark, with the club headquarters and player facilities due to be built within the next six months, along…
ACT Brumbies make 1.68m loss
The Brumbies increased sponsorship by more than $1 million this year to rake in $4.98 million. Jones is targeting a further sponsorship increase to more than $7 million next year. The new broadcast deal will bring in about $5 million per year over the four-year deal, giving the Brumbies an immediate cash injection. The Brumbies were…
AFL Clubs and Annual Reports 2015
Annual Reports Brisbane Bears – Fitzroy Lions Football club Limited 2015 Annual Report Carlton Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report Collingwood Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report Hawthorn Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report Richmond Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report Essendon Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report Melbourne Football Club Limited 2015 Annual Report…
St George Illawarra put $10 million price tag on 50 per cent share of club
Fairfax media is reporting that St George Illawarra have put a $10 million price tag on a 50 per cent stake in the joint venture, as negotiations continue with the WIN corporation. Fairfax Media understands discussions have stepped up in recent weeks between the Dragons and WIN television owner Bruce Gordon, in a bid to…
NRL and clubs reach funding agreement
In August 2015, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that the NRL clubs want an increase in their annual NRL grant from $7.5 million a year to $12 million if the salary cap rises to $10 million a year in 2018 – or an annual payment of more than $2 million in excess of their total wages bill for players. The…
Essendon 2015 1.33million loss
Essendon Football Club has recorded a net loss of $1,336,354 for the 2015 financial year. CEO, Xavier Campbell, said despite the loss, the Club was in a strong financial position. “Our financial loss this year is the result of a number of unforeseen costs to the business,” Campbell said. “The loss includes a combination of…
Clubs say they’ve held positive talks with NRL over salary cap stand-off
Fairfax media is reporting that there was a meeting on Wednesday between NRL club chiefs and the NRL about wide-ranging issues that included funding, the salary cap and changes to the constitution. Storm Chairman Bart Campbell described the latest round of talks as “positive” but it’s said there’s still be a long way to go before the NRL…