June 2024
Setka’s mystery motive for vendetta on AFL umpire boss
John Setka’s main justification to go after the AFL head of umpires – that he pursued an official for holding a one-minute silence over the West Gate Bridge collapse – may have never happened.
‘Weak’ PM, Allan blamed over Setka’s AFL threat
Anthony Albanese and Victoria’s Labor government have been accused of failing to stand up to the CFMEU chief over demands the AFL sack its umpiring boss.
March 2023
AFL succession drama could stretch to June, club presidents fear
Gillon McLachlan announced his departure from the top job almost 12 months ago. Despite an extensive interview process, his successor is yet to be named.