The financial side of AFL is one of utmost interest to fans, especially in the current day and age, as fans have never been more intrigued and aware of the inner doings at clubland.
The supporter base needs to know who is getting the big bucks,= in order to know the state of their side's list management, which highly dictates the performance of the team they devote so much time to.
Last year five players earned more than seven figures, with Richmond star Dustin Martin, Swans forward Lance Franklin, Eagles backman Jeremey McGovern, Dockers captain Nat Fyfe and Collingwood ruck Brodie Grundy all earning over a million dollars.
With most of these players in the twilight of their careers, we take a look at some potential future million dollar players.
For the purpose of this exercise, we have only taken players who are out of contract in 2022 or 2023 into account.Â
4. Harry McKay
Coming off his breakout year in 2021, Carlton spearhead Harry McKay is shaping up to be a genuine option for the million-dollar club, especially if his next season or two matches last year.
The reigning Coleman medallist has enjoyed playing under new coach Michael Voss with a team-first mentality that has seen the side go 3-0.
McKay has still been able to star though, having a great start to the year with exceptional goal kicking at an elite accuracy rate.
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The 2021 All-Australian is an important part of this new and rejuvenated Carlton team, and will have a big role to play as they look to become a genuine contender once again.
Off-contract in 2023, McKay might be asking for the big bucks when the time comes for his re-signing.
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