'It's a beast': The grim reality facing ACT community sport funding

Chris Dutton
Updated May 21 2020 - 6:10am, first published May 20 2020 - 5:30pm
AFL Canberra clubs are among those feeling the pinch of financial constraints. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
AFL Canberra clubs are among those feeling the pinch of financial constraints. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Footy's back! Well, sort of. Because while professional competitions funded by broadcast deals are about to start, community sports fear they risk financial ruin if their competitions go ahead this year.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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