AFL Canada is pleased to welcome the incoming Board of Directors, who were appointed by Members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on November 16th.
The slate approved at the AGM followed an extensive process led by the Nomination Committee. The Committee solicited applications, reviewed resumes, held interviews, and made a recommendation to the Board based on the Skills Matrix required by Sport Canada, gender balance requirements under AFL Canada bylaws, and geographic representation.
Long-time Treasurer David Smith was appointed as Chair. He will work closely alongside Caroline Leduc, as she moves into the role of Vice Chair. Mabel Dunn continues in her role as Player’s Representative: Women, while Haley Jones remains as Director.
Chair: David Smith
Vice Chair: Caroline Leduc
Treasurer: Jack Wynne
Player’s Representative – Women: Mabel Dunn
Player’s Representative – Men: Mason Shoebridge
Director: Haley Jones
Director: Justin Robertson
Director: Corinne Lortie
Director: Trent McIlroy
AFL Canada would like to thank outgoing Board Members Lachlan Griffiths, Charlotte Biot, Steve Weaver Crawford, and Braedy Walker for their time and commitment to growing footy in Canada.
Also at the AGM, Members approved a Bylaw Modification to transition the Board of Directors from one to two-year terms. This change was recommended to ensure greater continuity year-to-year, and to allow the Board to continue to operate effectively during the off-season.
Player Representatives will remain as one-year terms to ensure that players are represented in AFL Canada decisions by current National Team members.
The full Annual Report summarizing the success of 2025 can be found on the AFL Canada website.
About AFL Canada
AFL Canada is the AFL-sanctioned National Governing Body committed to promoting, growing, and developing the sport of Australian Football in Canada. Since 1989, AFL Canada has supported clubs, leagues, and provincial associations through program development, resources, national and international tournaments, marketing, youth programs, and other strategic initiatives.
As the recognized AFL International Affiliate, AFL Canada is motivated to ensure the game can prosper and progress through all formats, levels, and competitions across the country.
