The Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council has announced the addition of three new members of the council for 2017.

Council chair and Wiradjuri woman Linda Burney (pictured) will continue in her role alongside new members Nathan Towney, former Manly star Mal Cochrane and media identity Karla Grant.

Ms Burney, the first aboriginal woman to be elected to the House of Representatives says its exciting times for the Council particularly in guiding the games third Reconciliation plan.