The AFL advises that Ali Fahour, Head of Multicultural & Indigenous Partnerships & Programs, notified the AFL Executive that he was reported for a serious on-field incident while playing in a weekend football match in the Northern Football League (NFL).
A Tribunal hearing for this matter will be held on Wednesday July 5.
The AFL respects the role of the NFL Tribunal to handle this matter under its Rules and Regulations, and it is not appropriate for the AFL to comment in advance of the hearing.
Mr Fahour has advised the AFL that he will plead guilty to a striking charge and will issue a statement to media later today as follows:
Ali Fahour
4.15pm, Monday July 3
AFL House, Docklands
Mr Fahour will not be in a position to take questions before the hearing is conducted later this week.
Statement From Ali Fahour, AFL Head of Multicultural and Indigenous Partnerships and Programs
Statement From Ali Fahour
