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Dangerfield approached to join commission in radical AFL first
The Cats captain and AFLPA president has been approached to fill the void in football experience on the AFL commission, in what would be a huge break from tradition.
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Patrick Dangerfield, one of the game’s most decorated players, has been approached for a role on the AFL commission.
In a radical departure from tradition and one that would challenge the commission’s original charter, AFL chairman Richard Goyder and his outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan have spoken to the Geelong captain about serving on the AFL board while still playing.
Dangerfield, 33, is one of the game’s most influential footballers and an eight-time All-Australian. Because he is chairman of the AFL Players Association, the prevailing view is that he could not play an active commission role until after the current players pay deal has been completed.
An AFL source who did not want to be named because discussions were confidential confirmed Dangerfield had been approached by McLachlan and asked to consider the prestigious role. The source said Dangerfield was considering the proposal.