Fox Sports confirms resignation of Fox Footy boss Rod Law just days before AFL kick off

Fox Sports has confirmed the departure of director of television and head of Fox Footy Rod Law, just days before the start of the AFL season.

Gary Burns, head of programming and production, Sydney, has been appointed acting head of the footy channel.

Fox Sports chief executive Patrick Delany said after “eight years of great work” Law has “decided to conclude his employment with the company”.