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The VAFA congratulates Andrew Dillon on his appointment to the role as CEO of the AFL.
Dillon is a product of the Old Xaverians, and moved through the ranks within the AFL since commencing there in 2000.
Dillon will now act as the CEO-elect for the remainder of the season, officially taking the reins on October 2, marking the conclusion of the AFL’s hunt for McLachlan’s replacement that began in April last year.
“I am honoured and truly humbled to lead the greatest game in the world into its next phase,” Dillon said in a statement to the AFL on Monday.
“Football has been a defining part of my life and it is a privilege to be able to lead the industry in ensuring our game remains relevant, accessible and welcoming to all Australians.
As a player, Dillon was a long-striding pacy onballer and defender and one of the four players who featured in all of Old Xavs’ straight six premierships between 1995 and 2000.
In his final two premierships, he played alongside his brother Rob.
CEO of the VAFA, Jason Reddick told VAFA Media of his thrill with the AFL’s appointment “On behalf of the entire VAFA community, we congratulate Andrew on his very worthy appointment as AFL CEO.”
“Andrew is a person with a rich history in the VAFA as both a player and coach, which extends back through his father John being a former President and current life member of the VAFA.”
“We are equally as excited that Andrew has highlighted his focus on supporting community football and we look forward to continuing to work with him and his team at AFL House.” he said.
Creative and fearless, Dillon played 290 games in Red ‘n’ Black, commencing in 1989.
He represented the Big V on two occasions, and served on the club committee for a number of years, during which time he oversaw the overhaul of the club’s constitution.
Universally liked by his contemporaries and younger players arriving at the club, and admired by the club’s legion of supporters, Dillon made an indelible mark on the culture of the club.
“We are a game for everyone.”
Andrew Dillon speaks for the first time as AFL CEO-elect.
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Andrew and his wife Amanda have three daughters, Lucy (21), Pippa (20) and Chloe (17).
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