AFL exec Travis Auld to marry former staffer Megan O’Reilly after they met at the AFL headquarters

AFL CEO Travis Auld is going to tie the knot with his former colleague Megan O’Reilly.

The AFL’s Executive General Manager, Finance, Clubs and Broadcast met O’Reilly, a former staffer, whom they met while working together at headquarters.

It comes after it was rumored that Auld would take on the position of AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.

When the pair worked together, O’Reilly was head of people at AFL House. She was then promoted and moved to Melbourne & Olympic Parks as head of people and culture.

They got off as a couple at the 2022 Brownlow Medal last week.

For the occasion, O’Reilly chose an emerald green satin dress in a halter model from the designer label L’idée.

She also flashed a dazzling engagement ring on her wedding finger.

Auld was previously married to Stacey Auld, with whom he shared two children: Isabella, 19 and Thomas, 18.

Auld was previously chief executive of the Gold Coast Suns and chief operating officer of Essendon Football Club before being appointed to his current position in 2014.

It comes after Auld tackled the Hawthorn club’s charges of horror racism and abortion.

Auld said the league will continue to consult Eddie Betts on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players.

But it hasn’t gotten to the point where it’s acting on the suggestion of the former Carlton and Adelaide stars for widespread reviews across the league.

“Right now the focus is on putting together a panel and starting this particular investigation, because clearly there are people who are affected, and we want to get to the facts as soon as possible,” Auld told reporters on Thursday.

The AFL said all parties will receive “natural justice” through its investigation.

“It’s important to understand the facts and talk to the people who are clearly affected by this,” Auld said.