FOLLOWING an extensive recruitment process, AFL Goulburn Murray and AFL Victoria have appointed Shaun Connell to the position of AFL Goulburn Murray region manager.
Having almost 22 years of experience in leadership and support roles in community football at club, region and state level, AFL Goulburn Murray says that Shaun will be a valuable addition to the region.
From 2002 to 2007 Shaun held senior positions with the Victorian Country Football League as operations manager and was responsible for the roll-out of the VCFL online competition and member database program. He coordinated the introduction of the VCFL Investigation Officer Program across rural and regional Victoria and co-authored and presented the Football Operations Training Course delivered to all stakeholders.
As VCFL operations manager, Shaun was also responsible for the delivery of the VCFL Representative Programs and for managing the VCFL Rules Committee and production of the VCFL Rules Handbook and Annual Report.
Born and raised in Seymour, most recently, Shaun has been the chief operating officer of AFL Southeast and will relocate back to the Goulburn Murray Region ahead of his commencement date in early May.
Whilst AFL Southeast chief operating officer, Shaun was also appointed acting region manager in 2020 and then provided support to the regional manager during his tenure. In meeting the operational and governance objectives of the Region, Shaun provided leadership and support to the eight regional administration staff who managed the operations for each of the affiliated leagues.
With his experiences and skills, Shaun will complement the AFL Goulburn Murray team and provide leadership to the Region.
