to make his speech, describing the situation as "regrettable" and "disappointing." The CEO of the AFL, Gillon McLachlan, said, "It was a mistake. Mistakes happen; it was disappointing for Simon, but it was a mistake." Personal life In March 2004, a portrait of Zempilas by Perth artist Melinda Mackay was entered in the Archibald Prize, and in the same year he featured in Cleo's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors. On 6 September 2009, Zempilas married his longtime girlfriend Amy Graham on the island of Kastellorizo, Greece. They have two daughters and a son. References External links Channel Seven Perth personality profiles 1971 births Living people Australian television journalists Australian radio personalities Seven News presenters People educated at Hale School West Perth Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Western Australia Australian people of Greek descent Murdoch University alumni Australian rules football commentators Mayors and Lord Mayors of Perth, Western Australia