An historic joint collective bargaining agreement could be negotiated on behalf of male and female AFL players when the current separate deals expire in 2022. However, the Players' Association has no intention of striking a new CBA that sees male players' wages reduced so women can gain a pay increase.

AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh confirmed that the Association was discussing the issue of bringing the two CBAs together during their current round of club visits but remained adamant they were focused on finding a model that delivered growth for men and women.

Team captains at the AFLW season launch earlier this month. Credit:AAP

Male AFL players won a 20 per cent increase in their most recent CBA in 2017, on the back of a record broadcast deal, with the AFLPA also gaining agreement to a share of AFL revenue. AFLW players eventually struck a multi-year deal late last year, for the next three seasons, after players rejected an initial offer.

Marsh went on SEN on Thursday after The Age reported that the matter had been raised during club visits.