The new AFL and AFLW television rights deal sees the game set to net $4.5 billion from incumbent broadcasters, Seven West Media and Foxtel which will retain the sport for another seven years from 2025.
The AFL Commission has agreed to committing 10% of gross revenue from the league to grassroots football, with a heavy focus on the growth in the female game.
League CEO Gillon McLachlan has faith in the Tasmanian government to make the right decision regarding an AFL franchise in the state, however, ”it has to be right for football”.
Telstra has renewed naming rights to the National Rugby League with the new deal to focus on introducing new technology to the sport enhancing the fan experience.
Confectioner Mondelez has renewed its sponsorship of Football Australia which will see its Cadbury brand continue to back Australian nation women’s team, the Matildas.
The Cronulla Sharks NRL club has announced four significant sponsorship renewals with a combined value of $4.5 million which sees the club enter next season with all apparel-spot partners in place.
Ultra-marathoner Nedd Brockmann has embarked on a run across the Nullabor Plain, aiming to break a world record, raise money for a cause and deliver outcomes for the sponsors backing the initiative.