The AFL Players Association, or AFLPA, is the representative body for all current and past professional Australian Football League players.
The AFLPA promotes and protects its members through initiatives including workplace relations and advocacy, career development and various community events.
Players welfare is the primary function of AFLPA, and it aims to ensure the sustainability and integrity of the game by investing in the personal development of past, present and future AFL footballers.
Established in its current from in 1974, the AFL Players Association provides a means for the AFL and Clubs to consult with players, and as a lobbying group for players, in the making and implementation of rules and other issues affecting AFL players.
The current CEO of the AFLPA is Matthew Finnis.
Read more about AFL Players Association: History, Present Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Current Team, Presidents List, 2010 AFLPA Executive Committee, 2010 AFLPA Club Delegates and Alternates
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