“Andrew Demetriou has made a major contribution to the game over his lifetime, most particularly over the past 15 years in roles with the AFLPA and the AFL.
“During that period the game and the AFL have grown to levels beneficial for all. Clubs, players and supporters have all benefitted, as have the other key stakeholders. The competition has obviously expanded, ensuring new supporters, and the reach of football, both as a game and as an agent for social change, has been significant.
“While we have not always agreed with every decision that has come during Andrew’s tenure, we respect that at the forefront of each decision has been the welfare and benefit of the game. We wish Andrew and his family well in their future endeavours, and we are sure there will still be time for lively debate this season before Andrew moves to the next phase of his life.”
