About the AFLPA
Our role
The AFL Players’ Association has a rich history and has entrenched itself as a key stakeholder in the AFL industry as the representative body for current and past player members.
The PA has grown in influence and size to become a respected champion of players and the game.
It is the belief of the AFL Players that, as key stakeholders, players deserve to continue to have their voices heard on all issues pertaining to themselves and the game.
As an advocate for its members and the broader community, the AFL Players’ Association is passionate about instilling a sense of integrity and belonging, and showcasing its members as people first and athletes second.
Key functions the AFLPA performs on behalf of its membership include;
- Negotiation and enforcement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Delivery of Mental Health support for players
- Player Retirement Scheme
- Advocacy and representation on issues that impact members
- Past player support programs
- Off-field development and career transition support
- Amplification of the players’ voice
- Celebration of players
- Regulation of Accredited Agents
Life members
There are currently eleven life members of the AFL Players’ Association. Brendon Gale and Ray Wilson OAM are the most recent additions, joining this select group at the beginning of 2020. Wilson was a member of the AFL Players’ Association’s Advisory Board for 20 years, including two as the chair, providing guidance to a number of successful CEOs, including Andrew Demetriou, Robert Kerr, Gale, Matt Finnis and Paul Marsh. Gale is the only person to serve as both President and CEO of the AFLPA, filling those roles during a time of strong growth for the association.
- Geoff Pryor
- Don Scott
- Gareth Andrews
- Peter Allen
- Michael Moncrieff
- Justin Madden
- Simon Madden
- Neil Hamilton
- David McKay
- Ray Wilson
- Brendon Gale