Facts about recently-resigned AFL execs

Facts about the three recently-resigned AFL executives.

THE THREE AFL EXECUTIVES WHO HAVE RECENTLY RESIGNED

SIMON LETHLEAN

* Solicitor, specialising in commercial transactions, 1999-2004

* Joined AFL in 2004 as manager, legal and business affairs

* In 2008, took on additional roles of scheduling and broadcasting

* Promoted to AFL executive in 2011. Held role as manager, broadcasting, scheduling and major projects; and deputy general counsel

* In mid-2015 appointed general manager, game and market development

* In March this year appointed football manager

* AFL announced his resignation on Friday for an "inappropriate relationship" with a younger woman who works in AFL industry

RICHARD SIMKISS

* AFL general manager, commercial for past decade

* Promoted to AFL executive in March this year

* AFL announced his resignation on Friday for an "inappropriate relationship" with a younger woman who works in AFL industry

ALI FAHOUR

* AFL diversity manager

* Resigned on July 5 after receiving a 14-match suspension from the Northern Football League for punching an opponent. Was also banned from playing football for life due to accumulation of suspensions

* Charged on summons by Victorian police on July 7 with recklessly causing injury, intentionally causing injury and unlawful assault. Due in court on October 11


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