New Demons boss backs Goodwin, confirms delay in start date - AFL
Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year
www.afl.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest news right now. Here’s a quick summary based on recent reports I can reference:
- In April 2025, Paul Guerra was reported as Melbourne Demons’ new permanent chief executive, with discussions about start date and role details ongoing; this indicated a potential delayed start while board transitions and club governance were settled.[1]
- In April 2026, multiple outlets reported a dramatic development: Melbourne allegedly ended its association with Paul Guerra, claiming the departure occurred seven months after his appointment; the coverage framed it as a surprising leadership change amid the Demons’ on-field performance.[3]
- Additional coverage around that period suggested speculation about Guerra’s role and the club’s leadership dynamics, with various outlets offering differing timelines and interpretations of the executive transition.[2][4]
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