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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Dockers champion to take over as Sydney Swans boss
Former Fremantle champion Matthew Pavlich has been confirmed as Tom Harley's successor as Sydney Swans chief executive. Pavlich will take over at the end of this season, when Harley departs to take the role of AFL chief operating officer. An Australian Football Hall of Fame member, Pavlich played 353 games and kicked 700 goals for the Dockers over a career spanning 17 seasons. The 43-year-old, who retired in 2016, has since embarked on a successful media career as a commentator and news reader. Pavlich will relocate to Sydney from Perth with his wife and their three children. "The Sydney Swans is a highly successful, well respected and well managed football club," Pavlich said. "It is a big decision to uproot the family and bring them across the country to Sydney, but I am thrilled to be offered the opportunity to lead this great and highly professional club. "I'm looking forward to working with the clubs leaders and playing groups to continue the success of this iconic club over the coming years." He had previously been linked to the role of AFL Players Association chief executive, after Paul Marsh departed in May. Pavlich had served as AFLPA president during his playing days. Swans chairman Andrew Pridham was "delighted" to appoint Pavlich as chief executive, lauding his wealth of football experience as a player and administrator. "Together with his business pursuits in the sports and entertainment industry, Matthew has stayed involved in the game since his retirement from playing in 2016 and is widely respected across the industry," Pridham said. "We believe he will fit in well with the Sydney Swans culture and bring his own unique insights and perspectives that will benefit the club moving forward."
7NEWS
10-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL world in mourning after death of much-loved Melbourne great Brian Dixon
The AFL world is in mourning after the death of Melbourne great and Australian Football Hall of Famer Brian Dixon, aged 89. Dixon will go down as one of the Demons' greatest ever. The star wingman played 252 games for the club, including five premierships during their golden era in the 1950s and 60s. He won the club best and fairest in 1960 and was named on the wing in the team of the century. When he retired at the end of 1968, Dixon was then Melbourne's games record holder and still sits eighth on the all-time list. Dixon also spent two years as coach of North Melbourne (1971-72), but managed just six wins. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Dixon also enjoyed a successful stint in politics, including being the architect behind the iconic 'Life. Be in it' campaign in Victoria. Melbourne president Brad Green paid tribute to the club great. 'Brian was a great of our club and someone who has left a lasting mark, not just on Melbourne, but on the game as a whole,' Green said. 'He was a five-time premiership player, a life member, a Hall of Fame inductee, and was honoured in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, recognition reserved for the very best our game has seen. 'Brian's football achievements speak for themselves, but his love for the club was just as significant. 'He was proud of our history, and helped shape it, both through his on the field success and his connection to the club in the years that followed. 'On behalf of everyone at the Melbourne Football Club, I want to extend our condolences to his wife Carmel, and to Brian's family and friends.'
The Advertiser
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Robert Walls' massive legacy at AFL clubs Carlton and Brisbane will be honoured with a best-afield medal in his name. The Lions announced on Monday that Thursday's match against the Blues at Marvel Stadium will feature the award. Walls, 74, died in May of cancer. Carlton and Brisbane loom large in his football career, which also featured three finals campaigns while coaching Fitzroy and finally an ill-starred stint as Richmond coach. After his extensive club involvement, Walls became a respected AFL columnist and commentator. The centre half-forward was a three-time premiership player at Carlton from 1968-72 and also coached the Blues to the '87 premiership. Walls coached Brisbane from 1991-95 and was a pivotal figure in club history, helping turn them around from the "Bad News Bears" to their first finals appearance. The Australian Football Hall of Fame member was farewelled with a memorial service at the MCG. Robert Walls' massive legacy at AFL clubs Carlton and Brisbane will be honoured with a best-afield medal in his name. The Lions announced on Monday that Thursday's match against the Blues at Marvel Stadium will feature the award. Walls, 74, died in May of cancer. Carlton and Brisbane loom large in his football career, which also featured three finals campaigns while coaching Fitzroy and finally an ill-starred stint as Richmond coach. After his extensive club involvement, Walls became a respected AFL columnist and commentator. The centre half-forward was a three-time premiership player at Carlton from 1968-72 and also coached the Blues to the '87 premiership. Walls coached Brisbane from 1991-95 and was a pivotal figure in club history, helping turn them around from the "Bad News Bears" to their first finals appearance. The Australian Football Hall of Fame member was farewelled with a memorial service at the MCG. Robert Walls' massive legacy at AFL clubs Carlton and Brisbane will be honoured with a best-afield medal in his name. The Lions announced on Monday that Thursday's match against the Blues at Marvel Stadium will feature the award. Walls, 74, died in May of cancer. Carlton and Brisbane loom large in his football career, which also featured three finals campaigns while coaching Fitzroy and finally an ill-starred stint as Richmond coach. After his extensive club involvement, Walls became a respected AFL columnist and commentator. The centre half-forward was a three-time premiership player at Carlton from 1968-72 and also coached the Blues to the '87 premiership. Walls coached Brisbane from 1991-95 and was a pivotal figure in club history, helping turn them around from the "Bad News Bears" to their first finals appearance. The Australian Football Hall of Fame member was farewelled with a memorial service at the MCG.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Robert Walls' massive legacy at AFL clubs Carlton and Brisbane will be honoured with a best-afield medal in his name. The Lions announced on Monday that Thursday's match against the Blues at Marvel Stadium will feature the award. Walls, 74, died in May of cancer. Carlton and Brisbane loom large in his football career, which also featured three finals campaigns while coaching Fitzroy and finally an ill-starred stint as Richmond coach. After his extensive club involvement, Walls became a respected AFL columnist and commentator. The centre half-forward was a three-time premiership player at Carlton from 1968-72 and also coached the Blues to the '87 premiership. Walls coached Brisbane from 1991-95 and was a pivotal figure in club history, helping turn them around from the "Bad News Bears" to their first finals appearance. The Australian Football Hall of Fame member was farewelled with a memorial service at the MCG.
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
AFLW coaches involved in first all girls Auskick gala day
It will be a historic occasion for female football in WA on Sunday with the first All Girls Auskick Gala Day. Des Penman Reserve in Nollamara will host the first event of its kind in any state in what's a milestone moment for female participation. More than 40 clubs and 430 players aged 5 to 12 from across the metropolitan area are taking part, bringing together hundreds of budding girls footballers for a fun, inclusive footy experience. All WAFL zones will have community football club representation from their district attending. Your local paper, whenever you want it. The event is a reflection of the growing demand for girls-only football options at the Auskick level and showcases the AFL's commitment to growing the women and girls' pathway, starting from grassroots. Both Fremantle and West Coast's AFLW sides will have players attending as well as head coaches Lisa Webb and Daisy Pearce, a recently announced Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee and pioneer of women's football. The event is happening from 9am to noon.
