AFL's Flighty Logic and a Glimmer of Hope for Harley Reid The Australian Football League (AFL) has long struggled to balance player welfare with commercial interests.
The recent decision to return State of Origin football to Perth next year is a case in point, promising excitement but also highlighting the league's inconsistent approach to protecting its players.
Andrew Dillon, the AFL's chief executive, has praised the positive feedback from this year's Origin series, citing the benefits for player welfare.