Darcy Moore becomes new AFL Players Association president

Patrick Dangerfield has stepped down as the president of the AFL Players Association after seven years in the role. Since 2018, he has been a key figure through important times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic response and the development of agreements for the AFLW. Dangerfield will remain on the board he joined in 2014. Collingwood’s captain, Darcy Moore, has taken over as president. Moore has been on the board for four seasons and is seen as a respected leader in the league. In a statement, Dangerfield expressed pride in the progress made during his presidency. He highlighted achievements such as navigating the challenges of COVID and the historic joint collective bargaining agreement for both AFL and AFLW players. AFLPA chief executive Paul Marsh praised Dangerfield for his strong leadership and advocacy for the players. He said the association was fortunate to have had Dangerfield's guidance. Moore, in his statement, said he felt honored to succeed Dangerfield. He emphasized the importance of unity among players and expressed excitement about continuing the work towards another collective bargaining agreement, which is set to be negotiated by 2027. Other active players on the AFLPA board include Sam Frost from Hawthorn and Marc Pittonet from Carlton.