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Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become AFL boss after Gillon McLachlan's departure

Kylie Watson-Wheeler is one of several candidates in line to become the first female CEO of the AFL. (Supplied: Western Bulldogs)

Western Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke has offered a glowing endorsement of club president Kylie Watson-Wheeler as the AFL's next CEO, describing her as a "phenomenal candidate" who would change the league.

The Disney Australia and New Zealand senior vice-president has long been considered one of several candidates to replace outgoing boss Gillon McLachlan, since he announced his resignation on April 12 last year.

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