GWS captain Stephen Coniglio speaks to reporters during a State of Origin media conference. Picture: Getty

GREATER Western Sydney captain Stephen Coniglio's stature continues to grow, replacing Melbourne defender Steven May on the AFL's Competition Committee for 2020.

>> Who's on the Competition Committee? See the full panel below

The new Giants skipper joins Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield as the player representatives in the 18-strong group following May's decision to stand down. 

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May had been an inaugural member of the panel formed in 2018 and served for two seasons. 

"Stephen [Coniglio] is an outstanding leader of his club and a genuine role model of our game, and we look forward to his contribution as a member of the Competition Committee," AFL head of football Steve Hocking said. 

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"An impressive footballer on the field, Stephen works equally hard off the field to progress the game at all levels and was last year recognised for this service by being awarded the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.

"Stephen's passion and commitment to promote Australian Football in Western Sydney is truly impressive and his unique insights in this space will be of great value to the committee."

Brisbane's Chris Fagan will be the only coach this season after Competition Committee member Brad Scott departed North Melbourne. However, Scott will remain part of the group in his new role as AFL Evolution Manager.

Rob Auld has been added as the AFL's Head of Competition Management, while the remaining members from last year are intact ahead of the first meeting on Wednesday. 

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The Competition Committee makes recommendations on a range of football issues both on and off field before those decisions are ratified by the AFL Commission. 

AFL Competition Committee 2020

Club presidents: Colin Carter (Geelong), Eddie McGuire (Collingwood), Peggy O’Neal (Richmond)

Club directors: Andrew Ireland (Sydney)

Club CEOs: Andrew Fagan (Adelaide), Justin Reeves (Hawthorn)

Club coaches: Chris Fagan (Brisbane)

Club football managers: Chris Davies (Port Adelaide), Craig Vozzo (West Coast)

Current players: Patrick Dangerfield (AFLPA President / Geelong Cats), Stephen Coniglio (GWS)

AFLPA: Brett Murphy (GM Player and Stakeholder Relations)

AFL representatives: Steve Hocking (GM - Football Operations, chair), Jason Ball (AFL Commissioner), Nicole Livingstone (AFLW Head of Football), Kylie Rogers (GM - Commercial), Rob Auld (Head of Competition Management), Brad Scott (Competition Evolution Manager).