“He's very wise for his years, he's already given me some early advice which I've taken on board and he's threatened that if I don't implement them then there's going to be trouble," Demetriou said.
Writing to Generation One, a movement aimed at bringing all Australians together to end the disparity between Indigenous and Non-indigenous Australians, Yunupingu shared his aspirations of one day becoming a CEO for the AFL, a dream that became reality at AFL House yesterday.
While his time in the top job might have been short lived, the 15-year-old Western Australia has some big plans for the game, and he had some friendly advice for long-serving umpire boss Jeff Gieschen.
“Calm down on the umpire decisions,” he said.
Although he might be a little way off needing a full job anytime soon, Michael’s one day at the helm of Australia’s biggest sport has given him something to aspire too.
“I’m just really happy to be here. I can’t believe I’ve met the CEO of the AFL.”
