The AFL has listened to its coaches.
The league has told clubs it is increasing the soft cap by $750k next year, and a further $350k in 2027.
The soft cap was set to lift by $250k for 2026 and 2027, so this is a total uplift of another $600k to $1.1 million across the next two years.
Already 20% of the senior coach salary can be paid outside the soft cap. That's staying the same, but a senior coach is now entitled to a further $100k in marketing funds.
In addition to this, 20% of a senior assistant’s salary will sit outside the cap.
And potential finals bonuses for coaches and footy department staff.
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