Here you go Pussy it seems the AFL is predicted to be at least 12 mill profit and an increase in revenue to 440 mil for 2013 - these figures maybe higher as the total budgeting hasn't accounted for the AFL media unit making a profit!
AFL finances weather drugs scandal
John Stensholt - 22 Sep 2013 10:27:31
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The AFL is set to double its profit and hit a record mark in revenue this year, despite a turbulent season marred by several off-field controversies.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou told Financial Review Sunday the league is set to exceed its budgeted forecast of $12 million net surplus and record revenue of about $440 million in 2013.
The league’s surplus for 2012 was $6.7 million from revenue of $425 million.
Demetriou said the league was able to find about $10 million in cost savings in the year to October 31 as well as additional revenue from an increase in crowds and commercial income, including its digital AFL Media unit.
“All the things we measure by – crowds, membership and ratings – it doesn’t [suggest] the off-field saga has affected our key measurements. You would prefer not to deal with the stuff that could damage our brand but you have to deal with that.”
In a wide-ranging interview on the eve of his 10-year anniversary in charge of the AFL and ahead of Saturday’s grand final, Mr Demetriou said he had no regrets about his or the league’s handling of the Essendon drug saga and would not have acted any differently in hindsight.
He says the AFL Media unit, which produces digital content for the 18 club websites and the central AFL site, is growing quickly and will make a profit this year.
http://m.afr.com/p/business/sunday/AFL_ ... YJPycu5EWM
But the figures haven't been released yet so this will have to do for the time being!