A Former Commissioner Takes Aim at AFL Head Office Over "Indefensible" Executive Salaries The Australian Football League (AFL) has long prided itself on being a meritocratic institution, where talented individuals can rise through the ranks based on their abilities and contributions.
However, former commissioner Colin Carter's recent book, Ideas and Reflections: From Four Years Inside the AFL Bubble , presents a damning critique of the league's governance and decision making processes.
Carter's focus is on executive salaries, which he describes as "indefensible. " He points out that an AFL CEO can earn over $3 million in a year while the best paid player takes home less than $1 million.