The AFL has revealed an incoming return of a Competition Committee, which was last utilised in 2022.
The Competition Committee is an independent body that relies on a vast range of members occupying significant roles across the league who create a melting pot of ideation, views, commentary and ultimate decision-making on current and potential future matters regarding the state of the game.
The committee, which was first established seven years ago, will include AFL football operations boss Laura Kane, newly appointed football performance executive Greg Swann and AFL commissioner Andrew Ireland and further key figures from across the competition.
In the past, the committee included AFL coaches, executives, players, presidents and football managers, as well as members of the AFL Commission.
Past members include Chris Fagan, Patrick Dangerfield, Peggy O'Neal, Eddie McGuire, Brett Ratten and Steve Hocking, among others.
"During its time, the AFL Competition Committee previously provided great insight and thinking around all aspects of the game and has helped shape the evolution of the game," AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.
"I have been talking with Richard and the Commission about re-establishing the committee as there is no one closer to the game than our players, coaches and key club personnel, and I'm keen for our football department to continue building on these relationships across the board.
"Beyond the members of the committee, I want to continue to engage a broader group consisting of past players and media, to provide their feedback and insights so we can collect as much information as we can and workshop it. Then, from a head office point of view, we can move quickly and appropriately on the things that are most important and need to be implemented going forward."
The AFL has revealed that the full list of committee members will be confirmed in the near future.
