Australian soccer team, the Matildas not only broke records but now their influence is changing how women in sports are treated. The AFL has announced equal pay for both men and women competitions.
The AFL confirmed on August 21, that it will be awarding equal prize money for both the men and women’s competition in 2023.
That prize money is a staggering $1.1 million.
The prize will be split among the top four teams in the AFL, and between the top eight teams in the AFLW.
Since 1991, the McClelland Trophy was awarded to only the men’s team who finished first on the ladder. Now, for the first time, it will be awarded to the best-performing club across male and females.
The McClelland Trophy will see the winner – taking the results from the men’s and women’s – grab $1 million to be then shared between the club and its players.
“We have two of the best sporting competitions in the country, on the eve of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season I am pleased to be able to announce equal players’ prizemoney for both our elite AFL and AFLW competitions,” Mr Dillon said.
“A great announcement coupled with the McClelland Trophy and $1 million in prizemoney to be shared across the champion club’s AFL and AFLW players that was introduced this year.”
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