Overview

• The AFL will officially announce the re-establishment of its men’s competition committee, which has been inactive since 2022.
• The committee will feature key figures including Greg Swann, Laura Kane and Andrew Ireland among its diverse membership.
• Its mandate includes guiding League discussions on the future of the elite men’s game and advising the AFL Commission on proposed changes.
• Assistant coaches at each club have been tasked with collecting detailed feedback on game rules and pacing for the committee to review.
• The revived panel joins its AFLW counterpart, which has remained active and influenced rule evolution in the women’s competition.