Equality the main aim of tweaks: AFL Western District

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AFL Western District general manager Kate Williamson says ensuring a level playing field is the key criteria when allocating the player points policy each season.

The 2019 Hampden league allocation was delivered to clubs on Friday.

Koroit, after five flags in five seasons, has been stipped three points and could carry a competition-low 37.

All other clubs were given 40, including Hamilton Kangaroos (43 in 2018) and Port Fairy (42).

“One of the key aims of the player points policy is the equalisation of community football,” Williamson said.

“If competitions are fair and equal it leads to more interest, bigger crowds and stronger clubs and competitions.

“The philosophy of competition equalisation is accepted in sports all around the world.”

Clubs will have two windows to apply for extra points.

“In the initial allocation of total team points, the AFL Western District commission took ladder placings over several seasons, team performance and points use over the previous season into account,” Williamson said.

“Multiple premierships and sustained success over previous seasons are also considered.”

She said the commission consulted with league boards before making a decision.

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