The AFL Players’ Association

The AFL Players’ Association is the representative body for all current and past AFL players. The AFLPA is entrusted to enhance and secure the personal development of past, present and future AFL footballers.

Established in its current from in 1974, the AFL Players’ Association provides an appropriate consultative mechanism for the AFL and Clubs to consult with the AFLPA, as the collective voice of players, in the making and implementation of player rules and other issues affecting AFL players.

Some of the AFL Player’ Association’s key goals are to;

• Achieve and maintain an appropriate level of fair minimum terms and conditions for all AFL players commensurate with the professionalism of the AFL competition and the demands placed on players.

• Improve terms and conditions to ensure the AFL continues to attract top athletes to the competition.

• Ensure a role for the players through the AFLPA in the development of policies, procedures and arrangements to be directed at player safety and welfare issues.

• Establish a long term program committed to providing ongoing professional support and counselling in a wide range of matters .

• Assist, participate and work with the AFL and Clubs to enhance the game nationally and increase the gross revenue of the competition.