The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS congratulate AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou on his leadership of the game.

GIANTS CEO David Matthews said: "I have worked for and with Andrew since 2003 when he gave me a chance to join the AFL Executive at the age of 32.

"I have always admired his courage and decisiveness and he has been a great mentor to myself and many others in the game.

"He championed the development of the game nationally, he was always looking for new ideas and showed great loyalty to his staff. 

"I am sure the GIANTS development in Western Sydney and the ACT will be one of many legacies that he will deserve to enjoy for years to come. 

"I have personally enjoyed his energy, humour and support and wish him, his wife Symone and their family all the best for the future."

GIANTS Chairman Tony Shepherd said: "Andrew is a world class sporting administrator who has provided outstanding leadership and overseen huge growth of the game across Australia.

"His courage and vision have been fundamental to the expansion of the game and he has helped lay a strong foundation for the GIANTS in Western Sydney and Canberra. We thank him for his support and wish him all the best in his last year and for the future."