AFL Ken Gannon Award Highlights Best Practice in Facility Development

The AFL’s Ken Gannon Community Football Facilities Award annually recognises best practice in community football facility development across Australia. The initiative highlights successful partnerships between the sport and local, state, and federal governments to deliver essential infrastructure upgrades. According to the AFL, the governing body has invested over $117 million since 2017 to support nearly 3,000 venue improvements nationwide. A primary objective of this ongoing funding is the development of grassroots facilities that are welcoming, inclusive, and gender-friendly. Facility managers and local councils can review the award's featured case studies to guide future planning and design considerations for community sports infrastructure.