Nixon recruitment drive on hold

CONTROVERSIAL Australian Rules agent Ricky Nixon, currently in Ireland, may not be in a position to recruit any players while he is investigated for an alleged affair with a 17-year-old girl.

Nixon recruitment drive on hold

The AFL wants Nixon to stand down while the matter is being investigated. The sports agent has been involved in the recruitment of several Gaelic footballers to the Australian game and his recent arrival in Ireland is being linked to the upcoming Sigerson Cup tournament, which would showcase potential recruits.

However, AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says Nixon should stand down during the investigation process, and this would impact on his ability to offer players contracts to play Australian Rules.

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