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AFL in move back to East Melbourne.

The Australian Football League is planning a return to its spiritual home, and will move its headquarters back to East Melbourne after 17 years in Docklands.

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said the return to East Melbourne placed the AFL in the best position to play a leadership role in the nation's ethics.

"2 Cathedral Place is not just a couple of drop punts from the MCG," he said, "but it also has a history of moral high ground which is a perfect fit with our corporate ethos."

McLachlan was excited about the move, saying the additional building on the site could be utilised for special events. "St Patrick's Cathedral is the perfect location for media conferences," he said. "Its heritage-listed pulpit will allow me to be well-heard on a range of current issues," he added.

McLachlan said it could also be used on Brownlow night to read votes, subject to the venue gaining a liquor licence.

The former tenants of 2 Cathedral Place have been issued a notice to vacate and the building is expected to be available by the weekend. The tenants include Denis Hart and several of his mates who said they may join the Elizabeth St homeless camp if they cannot find alternative accommodation.

The move to East Melbourne will bring a rearrangement of roles within the AFL following recent retirements of key personnel following behavioural issues.

The reshuffle will also affect Gillon McLachlan, whose role will be redefined.

His new title moving forward will be Archbishop McLachlan.

"Suits are so old hat," he said. "The new AFL corporate dress has been developed from heritage uniforms found in the Cathedral."

McLachlan will wear the new corporate uniform of flowing white robes and a bishop's mitre at a game when he returns from Europe.


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