AFL Asia is once again looking for individuals willing to nominate to sit on the AFL Asia Advisory Board (AAAB). The role of the AAAB is to assist in the operational, development and commercial functions of AFL Asia with the objective of developing and growing the game of Australian football in Asia.
This year sees members Judy Gao, Jake McIntosh, Rob Spurr and Rod White all conclude their terms on the Advisory Board. AFL Asia would like to thank each member for their outstanding contribution during their time on the Board.
All members are free to renominate during this period. Steph Smith will serve another 12 months, with the newly appointed members to serve a two-year term commencing in November of 2024.
Asia Development Manager, Simon Highfield, highlighted the important role the AAAB plays across the continent, stressing that “it’s paramount that we find the right people willing to contribute to football across Asia”.
Nominations will close on Friday the 25th of October 2023.
In the event of more than four nominations being submitted, the existing AFL Asia Member Clubs will then get the chance to nominate which two nominees they desire to sit on the AAAB. This will be communicated directly via email at the time.
The following timeline will be adhered:
- 11rd Oct – nominations open for AAAB
- 25th Oct – nominations close for AAAB
- 28th Oct – voting opens for AFL Asia Member Clubs to nominate their preferred candidates
- 8th Nov – voting closes for AFL Asia Member Clubs to nominate their preferred candidates
- 11th Nov – successful candidates advised of their appointment to the AAAB
Those interested in nominating and require the mandatory nomination form, or those that require any further information are encouraged to directly contact AFL Asia or Simon Highfield at simon.highfield@afl.com.au.
