SUNRAYSIA football clubs have received an increased payment player allowance of $10,000 this year on the eve of the new season.

AFL Sunraysia announced on Wednesday club salary caps had been lifted for 2021 in a bid to regenerate grassroots footy after the affects of COVID-19.

Inner city clubs Imperials, Irymple, Merbein, Mildura, Red Cliffs and South Mildura will have the caps lifted from $100,...