AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Coaches' coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Cornes, Dillon apologise to umpires over Schultz saga AFL boss Andrew Dillon and media commentator Kane Cornes have apologised to the four umpires caught in the Lachie Schultz concussion saga. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive A revamp of the AFL's executive has come at a cost for two leading female voices in the sport, with Andrew Dillon saying the overhaul was 'not personal'. AAP · May 30, 2025
Kane's role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles. AAP · May 29, 2025
AFL Star Bailey Smith Receives A Warning After Making Nose Beers Jokes On Instagram Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith has copped a warning from the AFL over a social media joke about 'nose beers'. Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2025
Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting. AAP · May 20, 2025
'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office. AAP · May 19, 2025
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case. AAP · May 13, 2025
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
AAP · Apr 9, 2025 AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 SA government pitches to retain the AFL's Gather Round South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he wants to extend the state's contract with the AFL to retain Gather Round beyond 2026 when the deal expires.
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 Richmond forward Mansell found guilty of rough conduct Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will serve a three-game AFL ban after being found guilty of rough conduct for an incident that concussed St Kilda's Liam O'Connell.
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 Richmond's Balta free to play before assault sentencing The AFL is comfortable in allowing Richmond's Noah Balta to return to play just days before being sentenced for assault, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
AAP · Mar 25, 2025 Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025 AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval
AAP · Mar 13, 2025 The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 Galling call in Shield final venue battle: SA premier SA's premier has revealed a "galling" request for compensation from an AFL entity in negotiations for Adelaide Oval to host cricket's Sheffield Shield final.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025 ‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.