West Australian Football Commission
A review and introduction of a WAFLW Player Payments Framework.
- SAPA was engaged by WAFC to undertake an independent review of the current WAFLW landscape.
- The purpose of the project was to enhance the WAFLW competition.
- The report detailed 15 key insights and 12 key recommendations.
SAPA was engaged by the West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) to undertake an independent review of the current WAFLW competition landscape and broader industry trends to determine the most appropriate introduction of a player payment framework for the WAFLW competition.
SAPA was engaged by the West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) to undertake an independent review of the current WAFLW competition landscape and broader industry trends to determine the most appropriate introduction of a player payment framework for the WAFLW competition.
The purpose of the project was to enhance the WAFLW competition by enhancing competitive balance and ensuring that talented West Australian female players outside the AFLW participate in the WAFLW and in an environment that facilitates their development, retention and if possible, progression to the AFLW.
The report detailed 15 key insights and 12 key recommendations across salary cap levels, minimum and maximum player payments, funding models, commercial asset utilisation, and compliance processes to deliver on the WAFC’s objectives.
SAPA's industry insights and strategic approach have left an invaluable imprint on WA football, supporting us in making informed decisions that will shape the sport's future success.