The AFL will make an historic announcement this week when it appoints Laura Kane as the head of football.
Laura Kane will be appointed the executive general manager of football as the AFL charts a new course under CEO-elect Andrew Dillon.
Laura Kane’s appointment as executive general manager of football operations will be announced this week.The AFL attempted to lure Richmond CEO Brendon Gale to the league in an expanded role that would have seen him oversee parts of the football portfolio, but the former player decided to stick with the Tigers as they work to appoint a new coach.
She has had to deal with everything from the lights failing mid-game at the Gabba to St Kilda coach Ross Lyon’s public complaint about the roof being open before a game at Marvel Stadium. Kane was then heavily involved in discussions that followed the controversial decision to award the Crows a behind late in their game against Sydney in round 23.