Bulldogs ruckman Will Minson has been announced as the vice-president of the AFL Players’ Association.

The position was confirmed at the AFLPA 2015 Season Launch on Tuesday night, after the board voted in the new leaders at its Annual General Meeting.

Minson will join Fremantle’s Matthew Pavlich, who was elected president, as the leaders of the AFLPA in 2015.

Pavlich replaced retired Magpie Luke Ball in the presidential role, while Minson replaced Paclich as the association’s vice-president.

Minson said he was excited to move into the role, after joining the board one year ago.

“To be elected to a leadership position within the board at a time when there is so much happening in the industry is a huge honour and something I’m really excited about,” Minson said.

“I’ve grown to have a big interest in players’ rights and what can be done to change the state of our game to improve players’ welfare, so I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into it.”

AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh said he was confident in the new appointments.

“With the season only two weeks away, it’s a busy time for everyone but we are fortunate to have a high quality and dedicated board in place and I’m confident we’ll continue to provide strong advocacy for all AFL players.

“With the upcoming CBA negotiations looming, it’s a very important time for the PA and we are ready for the challenges ahead.”