We look at the wealthiest Australian athletes in 2011, what sport they play and how their salary compares with the typical professional sportsmen in the same arena.
These richest sportsmen (and they are almost exclusively men) are at the very peak of their game and the money they command, excluding sponsorships and endorsements, will sure to have a lot of talented youngsters heading out to the garden or playing field for just a little bit more practice.
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