Club Footwear. (a) Subject to clause 29.2(b), AFL Clubs will provide a minimum of 2 pairs of runners and 3 pairs of boots for each Player as reasonably required by the Player, subject to the following:
(i) The Club will determine the brand and style of footwear at its sole discretion (Club Footwear);
(ii) Each Player must make an election at the start of each AFL Season on whether to use the Club Footwear, which will be binding for the AFL Season, thereby waiving their right to use a different brand footwear for that AFL Season;
(iii) The minimum entitlements set out in this clause do not discharge a Club of its obligation to reimburse Players for the cost of equipment in accordance with clause 29.1(c);
(b) Should a Player have a medical reason for not wearing the Club Footwear, as approved by the Club Medical Officer or Club podiatrist, then the Club will supply a minimum of 2 pairs of runners and 3 pairs of boots for such Player from an alternate supplier.
Club Footwear. (a) Subject to item 3.2(c), Clubs will provide a minimum of two (2) pairs of running shoes and three (3) pairs of boots for each Player, and additional boots or running shoes as reasonably required in the Club’s discretion (acting reasonably) at no cost to a Player, unless a Player makes an election pursuant to item 3.2(d)(i).
(b) The Club will determine the brand and style of footwear at its sole discretion (Club Footwear).
(c) Should a Player have a medical reason for not wearing the Club Footwear, as approved by the Club Doctor or Club podiatrist, then the Club will supply a minimum of two (2) pairs of runners and three (3) pairs of boots for such Player from an alternate supplier or reimburse that Player for the cost of alternate Club Footwear.
(d) Subject to item 3.2(c):
(i) if a Player does not wish to use Club Footwear, the Player must, on or before the commencement of training following Post Season Leave, in respect of AFL Players, and the Training Start Date, in respect of AFLW Players, advise their Club of such election. A Player’s election will be binding for the AFL or AFLW Season; and
(ii) Clubs must ensure that Club Footwear is available to Players who have not opted out of Club Footwear by no later than the commencement of training following Post Season Leave, in respect of AFL Players, and the Training Start Date, in respect of AFLW Players.
(e) The minimum entitlements set out in this item do not discharge a Club of its obligation to reimburse Players for the cost of equipment in accordance with item 3.3(a).
