Andrew Dillon

Andrew Dillon

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Andrew Dillon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League (AFL). He has been involved in the sports industry for many years, playing a key role in the administration and management of Australian rules football. Recently, Dillon was in the news as he addressed the uncertainty surrounding the scheduling of the Brisbane-Geelong season opener due to the impending threat of Cyclone Alfred, highlighting the league's commitment to ensuring player safety and making informed decisions regarding game schedules.

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Andrew Dillon stated that footy was lucky to have Cometti due to his exceptional calling ability.

The quirks and keys to the legendary Dennis Cometti
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon speaks to school children as he poses with students from Rosehill Public School during an AFL School Connect visit.

Andrew Dillon targets growth amid NRL rivalry
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-03
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AFL chief Andrew Dillon hits back after Peter V’landys jab.

AFL chief Andrew Dillon hits back after Peter V’landys jab
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-02
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Andrew Dillon is the AFL chief executive who announced the introduction of a wildcard weekend for fans.

DAZN believes it is overpaying for AFL broadcast rights
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-26
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Andrew Dillon is the AFL chief and is mentioned as one of Australia's top-paid sports executives.

Code violation? Tennis Australia under fire from ousted officials
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-31
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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defended the league’s process regarding Rankine's suspension.

Izak Rankine apologises for using homophobic slur on his return to Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-02
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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is adamant about the decision regarding the grand final entertainment.

Carlton coach Michael Voss says Blues won’t consider trade offers for Charlie Curnow
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-01
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Dillon is the AFL boss and confirmed Snoop Dogg's performance details.

Rogue MP faces another humiliation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-12
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AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said at the time 'the skits were unacceptable'.

Sydney pub in hot water over wild AFL after-season players’ party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-29
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Andrew Dillon is the AFL CEO who reported on the financial challenges facing the AFLW competition.

Why AFL House is so worried about the AFLW competition moving forward
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
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AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon joined a long line of critics from across the country having their say on the standard of the SCG surface.

SCG curator hits back at turf critics
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
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Andrew Dillon will lead the AFL into battle as expansion happens in several states.

Perth Bears; West Coast Eagles; Fremantle Dockers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-01
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Andrew Dillon has shown tremendous leadership during the week regarding the suspension issue.

Collingwood Magpies v Hawthorn Hawks, scores, results, fixtures, teams, tips, games, how to watch
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-30
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Andrew Dillon says club tension was ‘not a gender thing’ after splitting Laura Kane’s role in executive restructure.

Chief executive Andrew Dillon says club tension was ‘not a gender thing’ after splitting Laura Kane’s role in executive restructure
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-30
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The AFL chief executive, Andrew Dillon, said he could not imagine the pain of the Selwood family.

Former West Coast player Adam Selwood dies months after twin brother’s death | AFL
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
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AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon publicly denied any player privacy had been breached.

Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport | Australia sport
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-01
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AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said earlier this week that football would not seek anything more than 'risk mitigation' from cricket.

Football flexes muscle, forces Sheffield Shield cricket final switch
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-14
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Andrew Dillon is the AFL chief executive who addresses various issues in Australian football.

CEO Andrew Dillon addresses footy’s biggest talking points; third-party deals like that of Bailey Smith; Geelong Cats salary cap; Tasmania Devils; Tarryn Thomas
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-13
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Andrew Dillon is the chief executive of the AFL who mentioned the season opener delay.

ABC spinner departs after 10 years with Aunty
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-05
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AFL boss Andrew Dillon impressed by NRL’s Las Vegas gamble, but focus on home turf ahead of opening round.

AFL boss Andrew Dillon impressed by NRL’s Las Vegas gamble, but focus on home turf ahead of opening round
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-03
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Andrew Dillon, the AFL boss, discussed the potential impact of Cyclone Alfred on the Brisbane-Geelong season opener.

Cyclone Alfred set to force South Sydney Rabbitohs into travel changes for Dolphins match
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-03
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