THE Ovens and Murray has welcomed the introduction of a $120,000 salary cap for next season.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
With the coronavirus pandemic instigating a major overhaul of player payments across Victoria, chairman David Sinclair said the new benchmark fell into line with other major leagues.
The Goulburn Valley has dropped from $180,000 to $125,000.
"I like the set-up that the major leagues in Victoria are around the $120,000 to $125,000 mark and all metro leagues are down to $100,000," Sinclair said.
"I think that puts everyone on a pretty even playing field now particularly given that AFL clubs are looking to reduce lists and there will be a flood of coaches and players on the market.
"It gives us an opportunity to tap into that."
The AFL North East Border determines the salary cap in the Ovens and Murray while the Goulburn Valley league is governed by AFL Goulburn Murray.
The Ovens and Murray feared it would be given a $100,000 salary cap.
"We knew player payments were going to be re-calibrated and It's a fantastic opportunity to do so," he said.
"We're happy with $120,000.
"All we were after was parity with other major leagues.
"This gives us that."
All we were after was parity with other major leagues.
- David Sinclair
In other AFLNEB changes, the Tallangatta and District league will have a $65,000 salary cap with the Ovens and King on $50,000 and the Upper Murray dropping to $35,000.
The Hume league is expected to come in at around $80,000.
The AFLNEB has also determined that for 2021, there will be no change to the 2020 player points system caps.
