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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon speaks to school children as he poses with students from Rosehill Public School during an AFL School Connect visit to Rosehill Public School as part of the build-up to opening round.

What club bosses told Andrew Dillon about opening round, and how it could ‘evolve’

Critics say the opening round concept creates an uneven fixture. Hawthorn and Carlton, for instance, are now on prolonged breaks shortly after getting their seasons underway.

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Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich during the March 5 pre-game tribute to victims of the Bondi terror attack.

‘Error of judgment’: Swans admit to script change before pre-game Bondi tribute

Sydney have admitted to changing the script of a pre-game tribute to victims of the Bondi terror attack to remove reference to the Jewish community, saying the AFL was not involved.

  • Jonathan Drennan and Jon Pierik
Swans chairman Andrew Pridham.

Swans chair apologises for Bondi tribute that failed to mention Jewish community

Andrew Pridham has taken responsibility for the omission after Swans legend Gerard Healy criticised the pre-game speech delivered by club chief Matthew Pavlich.

  • Jon Pierik, Jonathan Drennan, David Barwell and Andrew Wu
Andrew Dillon poses for a photo at Tuesday’s media opportunity ahead of the AFL’s Opening Round.

The NRL has planted a flag in Las Vegas. The AFL wants a big one in western Sydney

In contrast to Peter V’landys’ outspoken jibes at the rival code, CEO Andrew Dillon is quietly confident the AFL’s long-term investment in Western Sydney is beginning to pay off.

  • Tom Decent
Nick Daicos is tackled by Western Bulldogs’ Ryley Sanders.

The AFL’s number of million-dollar men almost doubled in 2025, Tassie will drive wages even higher; Yze warns Tigers

A record number of $1m salaries were paid to AFL players in the past financial year, and the wage creep is bound to escalate when Tasmania starts splashing its cash around. Meanwhile, Tigers coach Adem Yze had a warning for his players about their off-field conduct.

  • Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed his integrity team.

‘Well in the past’: Andrew Dillon stands by integrity unit after explosive Sayers court claims

The thoroughness of the league’s handling of the Sayers scandal last year after a lewd photo had been posted on his X account has been questioned.

  • Jon Pierik
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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is heading to India for six days as the league builds connections with the Indian community.

AFL boss’ Indian mission; Stengle returns to the Cats after extended leave

As the season start rapidly approaches, Andrew Dillon will head to India. Meanwhile, All-Australian small forward Tyson Stengle has returned to Geelong.

  • Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
AFL executives Greg Swann, Andrew Dillon and Laura Kane.

‘Teething problems’, or something untenable? Behind the brewing tensions at AFL House

Tensions between the AFL’s two key football lieutenants have threatened to destabilise Andrew Dillon’s senior team just months into his controversial head-office restructure.

  • Caroline Wilson
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon

Many fans are asking why the AFL has introduced wildcard round. The answer is in the TV rights

Aside from the added value of the two extra games now added to its season, the AFL needs to ensure there are more “games of consequence” in its home-and-away fixture to protect the value of its lucrative broadcast deal.

  • Peter Ryan
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

‘Does not reward mediocrity’: AFL boss defends wildcard round

The new wildcard round has sparked public debate, but AFL chief Andrew Dillon says the league is giving fans what they want.

  • Jon Pierik