James Gallagher

And I think by late this year, we'll be in a position where we're really clear on our priorities.

But overarchingly, the players are partners in the game.

They're invested in the growth of the game.

And I think making sure that we're continually having a seat at that table because we come armed with really –

clear views about how we can keep helping to grow the game.

And I think that's the most important thing.

And that should be the philosophy that overarches this next agreement and hopefully the dynamic between us and the AFL ongoing and the clubs.

We've been pushing for it really strongly for some time.

That predates me.

I certainly was pushing for them when I was at North Melbourne as well.

I think it's a fantastic opportunity to explore how this can help the growth of the game broadly and introduce a football audience to some fantastic AFLW footy.

And at the moment, that's one of the bridges we've got to get across.

So thrilled the AFL's heard the players' wishes on that.

Looking forward to the four of those that we'll see this season and potentially hoping they're really successful and we can look to expand that further.

I think, yeah.

Yeah.

I mean, we're, we're really disappointed with the outcome.

Um, there's no doubt about that.

Um, I think it would seem pretty clear that there's been a misunderstanding here.

Um, I know I certainly have misheard many things in my life, but I think, um, it w it was pretty clear when watching the footy on Sunday night, you know, there was, um, Zach and Ollie were obviously mystified at why a 50 meter penalty had been paid.