Do AFL Players have Agents?

Player agents play an important role within the AFL industry and can provide great value to players at all stages of their careers. However, it’s important to remember that signing with a player agent is solely your decision and it’s not compulsory to have one.

How do you become an AFL agent?

The accreditation process forms part of the AFLPA Professional Certificate (Player Agent), a two-day course that concludes with the Agent Accreditation Entrance Exam. This course is held once a year in June. The course aims to educate participants on the key aspects of player management in the AFL environment.

What do AFL player agents do?

TYPE OF AGENT a) Player Agents who’s primary involvement with the player is to negotiate the player’s Playing contract with his AFL club.

How do you get AFL media accreditation?

Application for accreditation is to be made to the AFL and approval will be by via either the AFL Ticketing Department (Club and Match Day Personnel passes) or AFL Corporate Affairs (Media passes) and subject to vetting by the AFL Integrity and Security Department.

How much does a pro sports agent make?

Generally, a sports agent earns between 4 and 10 percent of an athlete’s playing contract, though some leagues place limits on what percentage an agent can charge in commission. For example, the National Football League states that an agent can’t receive more than 3 percent of player salaries.

How do you become a GM of a sports team?

To become a general manager in sports, one should excel at communication, management, problem-solving, decision making, leadership and time management. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational requirement for the position. However, a graduate degree helps increase the number of career opportunities.

How do I hire a sports agent?

How to Find Your Sports Agent

Ask fellow athletes and professional level personnel for referrals.
Hold out for the best.
Perform a background check.
Utilize the Sports Agent Directory.
Don’t sign on the dotted line just yet.
Make sure the agent is adept at CBA’s and is well connected.

What does an AFL membership get you?

General Admission: Access to a number of matches at the club’s home stadium; Reserved Seat: Access to better seating, and the ability to reserve a seat, usually at the club’s home stadium; Long Distance: Membership for those in the countryside (rural) or interstate.

Who is Tom Brady’s agent?

agent Don Yee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady isn’t announcing his retirement decision — yet. His agent Don Yee addressed the reports that the quarterback would be retiring this offseason.

What is the AFL Players’Association agent Accreditation Board?

The AFL Players’ Association Agent Accreditation Board (AAB) meets on a quarterly basis and is responsible for governing the conduct of player agents, establishing and administering the accreditation system and establishing a system for improving the quality, competence and professionalism of all player agents.

Who are the AFL players’ agents?

James Gallagher – General Manager, Legal and Player Affairs, AFL Players’ Association (Chairman) Tom Petroro – Accredited Agent, TLA Paul Connors – Accredited Agent, Connors Sports Management Peter Lenton – Accredited Agent, Kapital Sports Braham Dabscheck – Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne David Grossman – Head of Clubs – AFL.

What is the AFLPA Player Agent professional certificate?

How do I contact an AFLPA accredited agent?

If you would like to speak to a representative of the AFLPA then please contact Matthew Lobbe, Accredited Agents Manager on 03 8651 4383 or [email protected]. A full list of AFLPA Accredited Agents can be found here. Where are you based? Is the geographic location of your player agent important to you?