Professional AFL players are finding new ways to continue their journey with the sport after retirement, including new Hall of Fame inductee Dane Swan.
Swan is one of several high-profile footballers who play these games, for a fee, to generate local football interest and income.The club says despite being an expensive endeavour, the income generated will be well worth the investment.
Swan, who has been out of professional football for close to a decade, saw himself as just another South player during his time in Broken Hill."I've been out of the game eight years, so to still have an impact people still wanting me to come around and do these things is nice.
"I still love getting out there five minutes into the game, I've forgotten that I'm in Broken Hill, Swan Hill Adelaide," he said.Former Carlton and Brisbane player Mitch Robinson will line up for the Elliston Roosters this weekend under a similar agreement.
He said the players' fees were funded by the club's sports centre, which was also used by other local sports clubs.A worthwhile investment
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