The AFLPA’s role
Accreditation, Development and Regulation
The AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) is the sole body responsible for the accreditation, development and regulation of player agents. Importantly, as per the AFL/AFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, the negotiation of a playing contract with an AFL Club can only be performed by the player, their parent or legal guardian or a player agent accredited by the AFLPA.
Accredited Agents Board
The AFL Players’ Association Agent Accreditation Board (AAB) meets on a quarterly basis and is responsible for governing the conduct of player agents, establishing and administering the accreditation system and establishing a system for improving the quality, competence and professionalism of all player agents.
The AAB is made up of the following representatives:
Megan Comerford – Head of Legal, AFL Players’ Association (Chairperson)
Tom Petroro – Accredited Agent, TLA
Paul Connors – Accredited Agent, Connors Sports Management
Peter Lenton – Accredited Agent, Kapital Sports
Braham Dabscheck – Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne
David Grossman – Head of Clubs – AFL
Ken Wood – Independent
Paul Hamilton – NAB League Manager – Metro
Tom McDonald – Current player, Melbourne Football Club
Michael Hazell – Principal, M+K Lawyers
Agent regulations and Code of Conduct
As the body representing the collective professional interests of AFL Players, the AFL Players’ Association seeks to ensure that competent and ethical individuals represent its members.
To help ensure this, the AFL Players’ Association manages a compulsory accreditation process along with the enforcement of regulations that govern the conduct of all player agents. A copy of the regulations can be found below, along with a copy of the Standard Player Agent Agreement, a standardised document outlining the relationships between the player and his agent.
Standard Player Agent Agreement
The Standard Player Agent Agreement is a standardised document outlining the relationship between the player and his agent. This is the only contract that an accredited agent can use to sign with a player.
Accredited Agents list
The following is a list of player agents that are currently accredited with the AFLPA for the 2021-2022 accreditation period. Clubs may only negotiate a playing contract with a player, his parent / guardian or an AFL Players’ Association Accredited Agent.
Victoria
Steve Palmer
Atlas Sports and Media
M: 0419 226 628
PO Box 18138
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Josh Eaton
Beacon Sports Management
M: 0424 520 752
2/239 Auburn Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
John Collins
Black Pearl Private Clients
http://www.blackpearlpc.com.au
M: 0405 192 617
Level 2, 287 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Paul Koutoufides
Blue Rock Sports
http://www.bluerocksports.com.au
P: 03 8682 1111
34 Church Street
ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067
Brendan Richardson
BPR & Associates Pty Ltd
http://www.bprassociates.com.au
M: 0417 941 554
PO Box 4026
EAGLEMONT VIC 3084
Liam Pickering
Liam Pickering
Bravo Management
https://www.bravotalentmgmt.com
M: 0419 536 944
PO Box 7703
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
James Pitcher
James Pitcher
Bravo Management
https://www.bravotalentmgmt.com
M: 0417 744 882
PO Box 7703
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
Jarryd Browne
Jarryd Browne
Browne Sports Management
M: 0419 618 974
4 Farrell Street
NEW GISBORNE VIC 3438
Dylan Smith
Centimeter Perfect
https://www.centimeterperfect.com.au/
M: 0427 239 526
19 Hazlewood Street
TRAFALGAR EAST VIC 3824
Paul Connors
Connors Sports Management Pty Ltd
http://connorssports.com.au
P: 03 9572 1600
444 Waverley Road
EAST MALVERN VIC 3145
Robbie D’Orazio
Connors Sports Management Pty Ltd
http://connorssports.com.au
P: 03 9572 1600
444 Waverley Road
EAST MALVERN VIC 3145
Nick Gieschen
Connors Sports Management Pty Ltd
http://connorssports.com.au
P: 03 9572 1600
444 Waverley Road
EAST MALVERN VIC 3145
Jayden Gerrand
Jayden Gerrand
Djinda Sports
P: 0422 597 243
Simon Heagney
Simon Heagney
EAP Management Group
M: 0419 631715
16 Lake Street
LAKE WENDOUREE VIC 3350
Michael Oakes
Michael Oakes
Elevation Sports Agency
http://www.elevationsports.com.au
M: 0474 117 791
424/ 1 Queens Road
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
James Murch
James Murch
Estrella Sports Management
http://www.estrellasports.com.au
PO Box 63
BRIGHTON VIC 3186
Rodney Dalziel
Rodney Dalziel
Elite Sports Transitions
M: 0411034759
131 Chestnut St
CREMORNE VIC 3121
Annabel Burge
Annabel Burge
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
34 Lakeside Drive
ALBERT PARK VIC 3026
Alex McDonald
Alex McDonald
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
34 Lakeside Drive
ALBERT PARK VIC 3026
Anthony Panozzo
Anthony Panozzo
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
34 Lakeside Drive
ALBERT PARK VIC 3026
Julian Petracca
Julian Petracca
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
34 Lakeside Drive
ALBERT PARK VIC 3026
David Trotter
David Trotter
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
34 Lakeside Drive
ALBERT PARK VIC 3026
Cameron Read
Cameron Read
Inside 50 Player Management
http://inside50pm.com.au/
M: 0430 015 815
PO Box 133
ASCOT VALE VIC 3032
Jason Hill
Jason Hill
JJLP Management International
M: 0432 306 890
1/221 Civic Parade
ALTONA VIC 3018
Peter Lenton
Peter Lenton
Kapital Sports Group
www.kapitalsports.com.au
P: 03 9854 6330
Suite 513, 89 High Street
KEW VIC 3101
John Meesen
John Meesen
Kapital Sports Group
www.kapitalsports.com.au
P: 03 9854 6330
Suite 513, 89 High Street
KEW VIC 3101
Marty Pask
Marty Pask
Kapital Sports Group
www.kapitalsports.com.au
P: 03 9854 6330
Suite 513, 89 High Street
KEW VIC 3101
Anthony McConville
Anthony McConville
Macs Sports Promotions Pty Ltd
http://www.macs-sports.com.au
P: 0413641694
184 Rathdowne Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Tom McConville
Tom McConville
Macs Sports Promotions Pty Ltd
http://www.macs-sports.com.au
P: 03 9372 9155
184 Rathdowne Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Brett Deledio
Brett Deledio
Macs Sports Promotions Pty Ltd
http://www.macs-sports.com.au
P: 03 9372 9155
184 Rathdowne Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Alex Saundry
Alex Saundry
More than Management
http://www.morethanmgmt.com.au/
M: 0431 738 284
27 McCracken St
ESSENDON VIC 3040
Nikki Craig
Nikki Craig
NC Management
https://ncmanagement.com.au/
Level 2, 2 Drewery Place
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Neil McMullin
Neil McMullin
OMP Sports Management
http://www.ompsports.com.au/
P: 03 9599 8800
PO Box 183
SANDRINGHAM VIC 3191
Raymond Purcell
Raymond Purcell
OMP Sports Management
http://www.ompsports.com.au/
P: 03 9599 8800
PO Box 183
SANDRINGHAM VIC 3191
Bruce Kaider
Bruce Kaider
One Management and Consulting Group
http://www.omgc.com.au
P: 03 9676 9990
Suite 28B / 80-82 Keilor Road
ESSENDON NORTH VIC 3041
Jiaming Pi
Jiaming Pi
PB Management Group
M: 0401 658 134
5 / 31 Fiveways Blvd
KEYSBOROUGH VIC 3173
Robert Perry
Robert Perry
Perry Maddocks Trollope Lawyers
M: 0418 363 937
Suite 802 / 9 Yarra Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Scott Lucas
Scott Lucas
Phoenix Management Group
http://phoenixmanagementgroup.com.au
P: 03 9615 5155
Level 2 Etihad Stadium
DOCKLANDS VIC 3008
Winston Rous
Winston Rous
Phoenix Management Group
http://phoenixmanagementgroup.com.au
P: 03 9615 5155
Level 2 Etihad Stadium
DOCKLANDS VIC 3008
Ben Williams
Ben Williams
Players Ink
http://www.playersink.com.au
P: 1300 980 001
PO Box 1155
95 Brighton Road
ELWOOD VIC 3184
Peter Jess
Peter Jess
PJA Accountants
http://www.pjaaccountants.com.au/
P: 03 9375 4225
PO Box 215
ESSENDON VIC 3040
Ralph Carr
Ralph Carr
RCM Sport
https://www.facebook.com/RCMsports/
P: 03 9428 4862
Lennox House, 229 Lennox Street
RICHMOND VIC 3121
Adrian Marchesani
Adrian Marchesani
RCM Sport
https://www.facebook.com/RCMsports/
P: 03 9428 4862
Lennox House, 229 Lennox Street
RICHMOND VIC 3121
Ryan Vague
Ryan Vague
RV Sports Management
M: 0421 972 622
3 Warren Street
BURWOOD VIC 3125
Ben Niall
Ben Niall
Scopo Management Pty Ltd
M: 0411 494 261
PO Box 3036
CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023
Sam Skinner
Sam Skinner
M: 0448231918
23 Lees Crescent
BELLBRIDGE VIC 3691
Haydn Murdoch
Haydn Murdoch
This Generation
M: 0414 481 733
4/38 Warrigal Road
PARKDALE VIC 3195
Matt Bain
Matt Bain
TLA Australia
http://www.tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Nigel Carmody
Nigel Carmody
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Shane Casley
Shane Casley
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Dylan Hodge
Dylan Hodge
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Mark Kleiman
Mark Kleiman
Kapital Sports
https://www.kapitalsports.com.au
P: 0417 322 598
Suite 510, 89 High Street
KEW VIC 3101
Tom Petroro
Tom Petroro
TLA Australia
http://www.tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Adam Ramanauskus
Adam Ramanauskas
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Will Thomas
Will Thomas
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 03 9816 5500
Level 4, 109 – 133 Burwood Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Tim Hazell
Tim Hazell
Vivid Sports Management
http://www.vividsport.com.au/
M: 0419 154 566
4 Durham Street
RICHMOND VIC 3121
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
Wisewould Mahony Lawyers
P: 03 9628 9600
8/419 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
David Sheppet
David Sheppet
M: 0400 664 181
Suite 35, 456 St Kilda Road
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
Peter Munt
Peter Munt
RDK Sports International
www.rdksportsinternational.com
M: 0433 400 230
Level 1/41-51 Scoresby Road
BAYSWATER VIC 3153
Western Australia
Andrew McDougall
Andrew McDougall
Corporate Sports Australia
http://www.csports.com.au
M: 0432 134 134
118 C2 Railway Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Colin Young
Colin Young
Corporate Sports Australia
http://www.csports.com.au
M: 0404 839 854
118 C2 Railway Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Desmond Daye
Desmond Daye
DRD Global Management
http://www.drdglobalmanagement.com
M: 0413 330 787
PO Box 298
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865
Sam Maxwell
Sam Maxwell
Emageo Group
http://www.emageogroup.com
P: 08 9467 7640
PO Box 4139
MOSMAN PARK SOUTH WA 6012
Paul Mugambwa
Paul Mugambwa
Empire Sports Management
https://www.empiresport.com.au/
M: 0400 037 417
PO Box 384
FREMANTLE WA 6959
Jaimi Rumbold
Jaimi Rumbold
Empire Sports Management
https://www.empiresport.com.au/
P: 0427 207 466
PO Box 384
FREMANTLE WA 6959
Anthony Van Der Wielen
Anthony Van Der Wielen
Empire Sports Management
https://www.empiresport.com.au/
P: 08 9335 7555
PO Box 384
FREMANTLE WA 6959
Phillip Power
Phillip Power
Forward Focus
https://forwardfocus.com.au/
P: 08 9474 6333
PO Box 8170
SUBIACO WA 6008
Thomas Seccull
Thomas Seccull
Hemisphere Management Group
http://www.hemispheremg.com/
M: 0408 866 200
24 Hasler Road
OSBORNE PARK WA 6017
Paul Peos
Paul Peos
Inside 50 Player Management
http://inside50pm.com.au/
M: 0412 613 804
U212/396 Scarborough Beach Rd
OSBORNE PARK WA 6017
Jarrod Ryan
Jarrod Ryan
R & D Sports Management
https://rdsportsmanagement.com/
M: 0421 595 815
14 Walker Avenue
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Tim Galic
Tim Galic
SMA Sports Agents
P: 08 9228 8444
Ground Floor, 64 Fitzgerald Street
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Jason Dover
Jason Dover
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 08 9443 8611
21 Simpson Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Luke Morabito
Luke Morabito
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 08 9380 6978
21 Simpson Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Lauren Gandini
Lauren Gandini
Stella Athlete Management
https://www.stellaathletes.com/
M: 0472 777 588
3/10 Macrae Road
APPLECROSS WA 6153
South Australia
Peter Rhode
Peter Rohde
EFM Corporate Pty Ltd
M: 0414 808 999
39 Oxford Terrace UNLEY SA 5061
PO Box 3066
UNLEY SA 5061
Greg Size
Greg Size
Deliver Sports Management
http://www.deliversports.com.au
P: 0419 185 767
PO Box 13
STEPNEY SA 5069
Andrew Dnistriansky
Andrew Dnistriansky
Sports Minded
www.sportsminded.com.au
P: 08 8410 5780
GPO Box 1229
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Stephen Kellis
Stephen Kellis
Sports Minded
www.sportsminded.com.au
P: 08 8410 5781
GPO Box 1229
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Darian Lobb
Darian Lobb
MVP Management
http://www.mvpmanagement.com.au
M: 0417 838 147
290 Glen Osmond Road
FULLARTON SA 5063
Ned Costello
Ned Costello
Sports Minded
www.sportsminded.com.au
M: 0431123139
52A Henry St
STEPNEY SA 5069
Michael Doughty
Michael Doughty
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
P: 08 8356 1150
Level 1, 171 O’Donnell Street
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
Tim Lawrence
Tim Lawrence
TLA Australia
http://tlaworldwide.com/
M: 0422 288 123
25 Maesbury Circuit
STURT SA 5047
Dimitris Parhas
Dimitris Parhas
W Sports & Media
www.wsportsandmedia.com.au
P: 08 8113 7750
Level 9, 182 Victoria Square
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Garry Winter
Garry Winter
W Sports & Media
www.wsportsandmedia.com.au
P: 08 8113 7750
Level 9, 182 Victoria Square
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Queensland
Nigel Baldwin
Nigel Baldwin
Centimeter Perfect
https://www.centimeterperfect.com.au/
M:0433 149 527
PO Box 801
COOMERA QLD 4209
Jamieson Doyle-Taylor
Jamieson Doyle-Taylor
G2G Sports
http://g2gsports.com.au
M: 0434 585 640
PO Box 412
BROADBEACH QLD 4218
Ryan Kogelman
Ryan Kogelman
RDK Sports Management Solutions
http://www.rdksports.com.au
M: 0412 960 988
PO Box 61
MIAMI QLD 4220
Flynn Loft
Flynn Loft
RDK Sports Management Solutions
http://www.rdksports.com.au
M: 0429 615 361
1/10 Kortum Drive
BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
Tim Batty
Tim Batty
Vivid Sports Management
http://www.vividsport.com.au/
M: 0408 772 558
PO Box 8146
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Peter Blucher
Peter Blucher
Vivid Sports Management
http://www.vividsport.com.au/
M: 0415 599 608
PO Box 8146
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Natalie Drake
Natalie Drake
Vivid Sports Management
http://www.vividsport.com.au/
M: 0409 500 315
PO Box 8146
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Tom Earle
Tom Earle
Centimeter Perfect
M: 0419 559 789
PO Box 801
COOMERA QLD 4209
New South Wales
Mark Jones
Mark Jones
Aspire Talent Group
http://aspiretalentgroup.com.au/
M: 0421 038 442
Level 6, 10 Help Street
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067
Kif Chowdhury
Kif Chowdhury
Centimeter Perfect
https://www.centimeterperfect.com.au/
M: 0431 383 827
PO Box 1462
Lane Cove NSW 1595
Paul Carvosso
Paul Carvosso
Cream of the Crop Talent Management
http://www.creamcom.com.au
M: 0408 279 297
Suite 12, 130-134 Pacific Highway
GREENWICH NSW 2065
Phil Mullen
Phil Mullen
Kicking On Sports Management Pty Ltd
M: 0402 892 775
4 St Elmo Street
MOSMAN NSW 2088
Stefan Livingston
Stefan Livingston
REPT
http://www.rept.com.au
M: 0438 465 266
Level 13, 111 Elizabeth St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Trevor Clisby
Trevor Clisby
Strategyone Sports Management
http://strategyonesports.com.au
M: 0413 279 754
PO Box 5606
CHATSWOOD WEST NSW 1515
David Riolo
David Riolo
Titan Sports Management
http://titansm.com.au/
M: 0432 461 771
PO Box 365
FIGTREE NSW 2525
Kathryn De lulio
Kathryn De Iulio
TLA Australia
http://www.tlaworldwide.com/
P: 0409 751 009
Suite 1304 / 56 Berry Street
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060
Lewis Roberts-Thomson
Lewis Roberts-Thomson
Vivid Sports Management
http://www.vividsport.com.au/
M: 0425 231 566
33 Herbert Street
ST LEONARDS NSW 2065
Potential draftees signed by an agent
Access a complete list of potential draftees who have a signed Standard Player Agent Agreement with an AFLPA Accredited Agent
How to become an Accredited Agent with the AFLPA
Application process
Applications for 2022 accreditation are now open.
If you would like to apply for accreditation, please email agents@aflplayers.com.au
Below are the steps required to become an Accredited Agent with the AFLPA:
Step 1 – Apply to attend the AFLPA Professional Certificate (Player Agent) Course.
The AFLPA Professional Certificate (Player Agent) Course will be run in June 2022. The course will be delivered online across three days of education sessions, delivered by various AFLPA and industry personnel.
The 2022 course flyer can be found here:
Step 2 – Complete an Accredited Agent Application form
Applicants who are seeking accreditation must apply to sit the Agent Accreditation Entrance Exam, which will be held in June 2022. Please download, complete and email the Accredited Agent Application form to agents@aflplayers.com.au. The form can be found below:
In support of the application, applicants must also submit the following to complete their application:
– Proof of Professional Indemnity Insurance
Applicants must arrange appropriate professional indemnity insurance to support their application. The minimum level of cover should be $2 million. Most insurers provide professional indemnity insurance so applicants should investigate the appropriate cover directly prior to submitting their application. For the avoidance of doubt, applicants must provide proof that they will have appropriate professional indemnity insurance in place should they satisfy all the other requirements for accreditation.
– National Police Record Check
Applicants must supply a copy of a current National Police Record Check certificate (no older than 3 months). Applications without this documentation will not be accepted. More information can be found via the following links:
Victoria – Click here
Western Australia – Click here
South Australia – Click here
New South Wales – Click here
Queensland – Click here
Tasmania – Click here
Northern Territory – Click here
ACT – Click here
– Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applicants must provide a copy of their current CV in support of their application. Applications without this documentation will not be accepted.
Agents Accreditation Exam
To be eligible to sit the Agent Accreditation exam, applicants must satisfy the following criteria as per the AFLPA Regulations Governing Accredited Agents:
- Be a natural person;
- Be eighteen (18) years or older;
- Be a fit and proper person (as defined by the Regulations); and
- Have education qualifications, negotiation skills and experience with contracts at a suitable level
- Not be an officer, volunteer, employee or hold any other role at a second tier league or club, or in any elite talent pathway program without the prior written consent of the Agent Accreditation Board.
The exam is a 3.5 hour, open book exam that includes a mixture of multiple choice and open answer questions. Questions will test the applicant’s knowledge of a range of collective instruments which apply to AFL Players, including but not limited to:
- AFL/AFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- AFL Rules
- AFLPA Regulations Governing Accredited Agents
- AFL Player Code of Conduct
- AFL Anti-Doping Code
- AFL Illicit Drugs Policy
- Standard Player Agent Agreement
- AFLPA Programs and Services
If an applicant is unsuccessful in achieving 75% or more during the exam, they will have to reapply for accreditation in future years.
Costs
Course Only – $1650 (includes GST)
Course and Agent Accreditation – $3300 (includes GST)*
* Participants who successfully pass the Entrance Exam will be invoiced the New Agent Accreditation Fee ($1650 includes GST) post the course and exam.
La Trobe University – Master of Management (Sports Management)
Upon successful completion of the course and the assessment tasks, participants will receive the AFLPA Professional Certificate (Player Agent) and be eligible for entry into La Trobe University’s Master of Management (Sports Management) if they wish to progress along this career path.
For more information please email agents@aflplayers.com.au