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Twilight grand final possible: AFL chief

The AFL's chief executive Gillon McLachlan is ruling out a night grand final but says a twilight start for this year's premiership decider is on the table.

AAP · May 16, 2022

AFL gives blessing for Hird to coach again

James Hird won't be stopped from coaching again despite being banned in 2013 for his involvement in Essendon's doping saga.

AAP · May 13, 2022

AFLW players still waiting on CBA

The AFLW pre-season is rapidly approaching but there is still no collective bargaining agreement in place ahead of season seven, slated to start in August.

AAP · May 13, 2022

The Loop: Melissa Caddick inquest confirmed, Gillon McLachlan steps down as AFL boss, Britney Spears is having a baby

You're reading The Loop, a quick wrap-up of today's news.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Who will be the next AFL chief executive? The leading candidates after Gillon McLachlan's resignation

Gillon McLachlan has announced he will stand down as the AFL's chief executive at the end of 2022. The field is wide open to replace him, but several candidates have taken an early lead.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Gillon McLachlan made his share of mistakes but the game was always foremost in his thinking

The departing AFL CEO’s ability to ‘see around corners’ helped him take the unpredictability of the league in his stride

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Full video: Gillon McLachlan explains his resignation as AFL chief executive at the end of the 2022 season

Outgoing AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan faces the media and says whoever replaces him will be 'completely different' as he confirms his departure at the end of the season. Re-live the blog and watch the conference replay.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Gillon McLachlan: AFL chief executive to stand down at end of season

McLachlan says he has no regrets but it is the ‘right time’ to move on with the league in robust health.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO

Gillon McLachlan was close to tears as he announced he will step aside as AFL CEO at the end of the 2022 season, but not before tackling an ambitious agenda.

AAP · Apr 12, 2022

Gillon McLachlan announces he is stepping down as AFL chief executive at end of 2022 season

An emotional Gillon McLachlan fights back tears as he announces he will step down as AFL boss at the end of the 2022 season, after eight years in the job.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022