Anthony Koutoufides rules out Carlton FC presidency to focus on federal seat

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Carlton FC legend Anthony Koutoufides has confirmed he will not be running for the club’s presidency, despite growing speculation surrounding the position vacated by Luke Sayers.

Koutoufides joins broadcaster Tom Elliott and former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg in making clear he is not a contender ahead of the February 19 annual general meeting.

Sayers resigned amid his explicit photo scandal after claims his social media account was hacked and compromised with a lewd photo.

Carlton vice president Robert Priestley is considered the frontrunner to succeed Sayers, with strong board-room backing.

Koutoufides, while flattered by the support from Blues fans, including Elliott, explained that he is focused on his political career.

“It would be an unbelievable opportunity but right now I am running for the seat of Melbourne in the federal election,” he told Herald Sun.

“It’s too difficult for me to do that too but it would be such a great time because the club is just starting to move forward.”

Former AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick and senior ANZ banker Mark Whelan are also being strongly linked to the role, with both receiving external support.

Source: Herald Sun.

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