The administration

Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick announces CEO Andrew Demetriou has advised the Commission he will resign at season’s end. pic.twitter.com/qAP7yrxXlt

— AFL (@AFL) March 2, 2014

Past players and coaches

Andy’s put the cue in the rack. What is his legacy? — Grant Thomas (@Thomo_Grant) March 2, 2014

Morphed control from clubs, controlled competition too much, arrogant, too much spin, can’t say sorry, created need to provide equalisation — Grant Thomas (@Thomo_Grant) March 3, 2014

His 90% great was terrific. His 10% bad was horrific and greatly affected his legacy and public perception. — Grant Thomas (@Thomo_Grant) March 3, 2014

 The outer

Well done Andrew Demetriou. One of the most outstanding people I have ever worked with. Leaves an outstanding legacy. Should be very proud — Paul Bassat (@PaulBassat) March 2, 2014

Andrew Demetriou once stopped St Kilda from playing h&a matches on the moon because he insisted there’d be no atmosphere. #andydfacts — Rob Harris (@rharris334) March 2, 2014

Andrew #Demetriou‘s reputation will he tarnished by the ess saga but over his watch the AFL has improved on and off the field — Joseph Serafin (@JosephSerafin) March 3, 2014

There was plenty of vitriol, this send off one of the tamer goodbyes. 

Andrew Demetriou, you have brought funds into our great game but also plenty of shit! Looking forward to seeing the back of you! #pissoff — Damian Fasciani (@Damian_fasciani) March 3, 2014

The media

Many AFL fans will be delighted at seeing Demetriou go but, outside that bubble, he’s done a tremendous job thundering the sport forward — Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) March 2, 2014

Hope my Monash students remember the mock media conference exercise we did the last two years. #demetriou — Ashley Browne (@afl_hashbrowne) March 2, 2014

Lovely listening to Andrew Demetriou talk about his family. The really important stuff. — Angela Pippos (@angelapippos) March 2, 2014

First candidate for bad Andrew Demetriou headlines pic.twitter.com/VwQKYo59IU — 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) March 3, 2014

The clubs and supporters

RT @AFL: Demetriou says bringing football back to Adelaide Oval would be his greatest achievement at the AFL. — Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) March 2, 2014

AFL supporters react to Demetriou’s resignation and the prospect of never hearing another Meatloaf GF performance. pic.twitter.com/DKWtLuMRVa

— Collingwood Fans (@Magpie_Fans) March 3, 2014

The future?

Let’s get behind this outstanding candidate for AFL CEO – who’s with me?! #TeamCapper #Demetriou pic.twitter.com/ydKmxlTk9i

— Ares Mars (@AresMarsFlack) March 3, 2014