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AFLPA names Ian Prendergast as GM - Player Relations
The AFL Players' Association is pleased to announce that former Carlton player Ian Prendergast will join the association in December, as General Manager – Player Relations.
After retiring from the AFL in 2006 following an eight year career, during which time he completed a Bachelor of Laws at Monash University, Ian began practising as a lawyer in Adelaide with Griffin Hilditch Lawyers. He brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge of the AFL industry to the role.
Following the completion of his AFL career, the former Blue continued his close involvement in football having initiated the South Australian National Football League Players’ Association as well as being a member of the AFLPA’s Agent Accreditation Board.
Currently working at boutique Melbourne law firm Kelly Hazell Quill Lawyers in the Media Law Group, Prendergast has also recently acted as a Corporate Solicitor with Toyota Motor Corporation Australia.
AFLPA CEO Matthew Finnis was pleased to announce Prendergast’s appointment into this key role.
“Ian’s background, qualifications, experience and commitment to AFL players means he is a perfect fit for our members and our organisation. As a former player and AFLPA club delegate, Ian understands precisely what’s important to players.”
“He brings very relevant experience and qualifications to the role and we look forward to all AFL players benefiting from his advocacy and representation in years to come,” Finnis said.
ABOUT IAN PRENDERGAST
2009 – Present
Lawyer / Kelly Hazell Quill Lawyers
2007 – 2008
Lawyer / Griffin Hilditch Lawyers Adelaide
CEO / SANFL Players’ Association
1999 - 2006
AFL Player, Carlton Football Club - 65 Games
2004 - 2006
AFLPA Delegate / Carlton Football Club
2002 - 2003
AFLPA Alternate Delegate / Carlton Football Club
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