The AFL says it is considering changes to its free agency system. The move is aimed at making sure the arrangements do not unintentionally advantage certain clubs over others.
Across reports, the stated rationale is consistent: league officials want the system to avoid skewing the competitive balance toward teams in premiership contention. The articles describe the review as a measure to maintain a more even playing field across the competition, rather than a change targeted at any single club.
The outlets do not highlight specific proposals, timelines, or which parts of free agency would be altered. Instead, they focus on the AFL’s goal and the principle behind the review—adjusting the mechanism so it does not reinforce the advantage of already strong teams—without detailing how the AFL plans to implement the changes.
