David Koch has emerged as a potential candidate to become the chairman of the AFL commission, with Eddie McGuire revealing he is “lobbying” for the role.
After over a decade as chairman of Port Adelaide, the television presenter has now entered a “two-horse race” for the league’s top position, which is set to become vacant.
Richard Goyder revealed earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election , with Geelong president Craig Drummond believed to be the front-runner to replace him.
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However, in the latest edition of Nine’s Eddie and Jimmy Podcast, McGuire dropped a bombshell regarding Koch’s plans to enter the race.
“I would suggest that David Koch has got his eye on being chairman of the AFL,” he said.
Eddie McGuire and David Koch Getty
“There’s a little battle going on behind the scenes. We’ve got a bit of a two-horse race here, so just keep your eye out on that one.
“There’s a little bit of lobbying going on behind the scenes.”
Co-host Jimmy Bartel was stunned by the news, before exclaiming that he was “buying” the race to become the AFL commission leader.
Goyder has served in the role since 2017 but is expected to stand down amid a refresh of the board.
Koch has not publicly expressed any desire to move into the role, but McGuire’s comments will certainly stoke the flame for the impending vacancy.