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Jack Riewoldt says AFL players aren’t being selfish in pay cut talks NewsColony Posted March 25, 2020 11:14:10 Photo: Jack Riewoldt says AFL players understand the financial hurdles the game is facing. (AAP: Julian Smith) Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt has dismissed criticism of the AFL players in their ongoing pay negotiations with the league, saying they understand the financial stress the game is facing while the 2020 season is suspended. Key points: Jack Riewoldt denies the AFL players are being greedy amid pay negotiations during the coronavirus pandemic Players have offered to take a 50 per cent pay cut but the AFL is pushing for a heftier salary hit The AFL and its 18 clubs have cut staff numbers by roughly 80 per cent Players have offered to take a 50 per cent pay cut while clubs are out of action, with the competition on hold until at least May 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic . But several media reports claim the AFL will push for at least a 75 per cent cut ...