By WWOS staff 14 Mar 2020 08:45

The AFL has reportedly told all 18 clubs to find up to $5 million to offset the staggering impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

According to the Herald Sun, clubs could see a quarter of their playing lists affected by the virus this year.

The report also states that the league is set to hold talks with the AFL Players' Association to discuss the likelihood of players taking pay cuts.

"The league is believed to have told clubs they will not help them fight the economic tsunami that is on the horizon unless they are prepared to streamline their own operations, including football department expenditure," the report read.

"If the clubs can do that, the AFL would agree to help keep the clubs operational if the crisis runs longer than expected.

"Given the clubs are all different in terms of their financial status, it was agreed there wouldn't be a percentage placed on the savings required from each club, but it will range between $3 million and $5 million for each organisation.

"The AFL told the club presidents and chairmen that the league's highest paid administrators will take pay cuts in an effort to save as many football jobs as possible.