AFL Shake-Up: Geelong Star Patrick Dangerfield Calls for Major Reform
As the 2025 AFL season kicks off with a record-breaking $4.5 billion broadcasting deal, Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield is pushing for significant changes to the league. With a new era of AFL coverage underway, featuring an average of 9 live regular season games per week, Dangerfield's call for reform is gaining attention. The AFL's TV rights deal with Foxtel and the Seven Network is set to bring in a huge influx of revenue, and Dangerfield believes it's time for the league to rethink its approach. With the NBA Playoffs also on the horizon, the stage is set for an exciting year of sport, and the AFL is under pressure to deliver. Key issues like player welfare and game scheduling are in the spotlight, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of Dangerfield's proposal. The future of Australian Rules football hangs in the balance, as the league navigates its newfound wealth and influence.
