AFL South East wish to advise that General Manager, Operations, Haydn O\u2019Connor, has accepted a position as Operations Manager with the State Sports Centre\u2019s Trust.<\/p>\n
Haydn commenced with AFL South East as Senior Football Operations Coordinator in May 2021 and will conclude his tenure on Tuesday 30 April, 2024.<\/p>\n
Haydn stated, \u201cIt has been an incredible journey since I joined the organisation as the Senior Football Operations Coordinator in May 2021. Returning to the MPFNL in an administrative capacity, especially considering my roots in the area, has been a true honour and privilege.<\/p>\n
Throughout my time here, I’ve witnessed the resilience and dedication of community football volunteers, especially during the challenges of the cancelled 2021 season. The subsequent success of all competitions in the AFL South East region stands as a testament to the hard work and commitment of countless individuals in our community.<\/p>\n
I am deeply grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to serve in various roles, including Senior Football & Region Umpire Manager and General Manager – Operations. I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the AFL South East region for their support and trust in allowing me to contribute to a sport that means so much to so many.<\/p>\n
As I embark on a new chapter and embrace fresh challenges, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire administration team at AFL South East for their unwavering support and collaboration during my tenure. I look forward to what the future holds and the opportunities that lie ahead.”<\/p>\n
AFL Region Manager, Sam Confait commented \u201cHaydn\u2019s influence on the internal AFL South East team and wider community has been profound. His passion and intimate connection with the region have been evident in the quality of his work and willingness to go over and above on. The past two years has seen significant advancements to the AFL South East organisation structure, which now supports career progression internally and externally with the aim to provide sport administrators a platform to grow within our community which Haydn epitomises. We extend our sincere thanks and best wishes to Haydn as he moves on to the next stage of his career.<\/p>\n