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Broadcasters and AFL yet to confirm rights deal on shortened season

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan speaks to the media during an press conference at AFL House on March 18 (by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The Australian Football League does not yet have a broadcast deal in place for its reduced season which is due to resume on June 11.

Citing a long-term partnership with its broadcast partners AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan told ABC News he didn't know when a deal would be done, but was not worried about the imminent deadline.

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