Streaming companies want to broadcast AFL as players seek huge pay rises
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Streaming companies want to broadcast AFL as players seek huge pay rises

The bid from big foreign players comes as the Seven Network’s offering declines in popularity and the AFL needs money to fund its player contracts.

  • bySam McClure

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