The AFL, Fox Footy and Channel Seven could announce a new TV deal by the time the 2020 season resumes, according to Caroline Wilson.
Speaking on Channel Nine’s Footy Classified, Wilson says negotiations over a two-year broadcast rights extension are progressing well with the current $2.5 billion deal set to expire at the end of 2022.
The AFL’s current TV deal is worth approximately $418 million per season.
“A major piece of the return to play puzzle is the media negotiation the AFL is doing at the moment with Fox Footy and Channel Seven,” Wilson said.
“I’m still convinced that there’s a two-year extension coming. I would not be surprised if we don’t get news of something this week.
“The negotiation is going on and it’s going well.
"I’m not saying it’s going to be this week, but my view is it could and certainly by the time the players return to play in June, I think there will be a new media agreement.”
The proposed deal comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the postponement of the 17-round season.
An announcement on when the season will resume is imminent.
