Melbourne doesn't look likely to receive a priority pick. Source: DAVID CROSLING / AAP
THE AFL Commission is expected to hear an alarming picture of the financial health of AFL clubs as it decides on Melbourne's priority pick.
The rival 17 clubs are in violent opposition to the prospect of Melbourne receiving a priority pick before or after the draft's first round.
The 2014 debut of dominant 17-year-old Jesse Hogan will likely count against Melbourne, with the expectation an extra pick will not be forthcoming.
The Herald Sun revealed this month that Melbourne had put in an official submission for a priority pick, believing it would help them swiftly turn about their on-field fortunes.
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But while Melbourne's pick is the most controversial topic to be discussed, the financial future of both Melbourne and Brisbane will also be in focus.
The Demons will have their $2.7 million handout officially approved by the AFL Commission today, and the early indication is they will not have to pay that money back.
But Melbourne is also likely to declare a loss of $2 million or more this year — even after receiving the $2.7m AFL cash — and is far from the only club in difficulty.
The commission will consider Brisbane's request for a cash handout given a cash flow crisis that has rival clubs despairing at the Lions' fortunes.
Brisbane will likely have strict conditions placed on their cash hand-out, with the league summoning bickering board members for mediation at AFL House on Tuesday.
In recent days club officials have been informed of a situation approaching a financial crisis with eight or nine clubs to declare losses, many of them significant.
It means the AFL's equalisation discussions are critical to the well-being of the league.
It is expected that the issue of revenue sharing will be discussed by the AFL Commission, although it will be another year before binding rules are implemented.
Some club officials have been told in the past week of the financial black hole facing clubs, and therefore the league.
It means even the most powerful clubs are slowly coming around to the idea that radical measures might be needed to keep the competition in balance.
AFL club presidents and chief executives will meet with the league after this morning's AFL Commission meeting.
The AFL Commission will also consider Melbourne's ability to rebound quickly from this year's struggles.
The Demons have a new coach in Paul Roos and a raft of injured players who will be fit next year, with Hogan gained as a result of the loss of Tom Scully, himself a priority pick.
The Commission will take a recommendation from the AFL executive but can ignore that dossier if it sees fit.
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