AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has announced the return of a competition committee for the first time since 2022.

A competition committee of players, coaches, CEOs, football managers, officials, presidents and AFL executives was originally formed in 2018 to provide insight on the game and guide its direction.

The group discussed and provided advice for key decisions on the future of the game, which included rule changes and game trends amongst other things.

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On Wednesday, Dillon announced a new committee would be formed and headed up by football operations boss Laura Kane, newly minted football performance boss Greg Swann, and AFL commissioner Andrew Ireland.

“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,” Dillon said in a statement.

“I have been talking with Richard (Goyder, chairman of the AFL) 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 make-up of the new committee will be announced shortly, but is expected to encompass a wife cross-section of views and representation in the AFL community.

The AFLW competition committee has remained in operation and includes 14 of the most respected voices in the women’s game.