The Australian Football League (AFL) has been embroiled in controversy as it attempts to address domestic violence while simultaneously planning to honor former player Wayne Carey, who has faced domestic violence allegations, with induction into the NSW Hall of Fame as a legend. The league's decision has sparked criticism for perceived hypocrisy, particularly as it coincides with a broader campaign against gender-based violence. AFL officials, including CEO Andrew Dillon, have publicly addressed the controversy, with Dillon personally contacting Carey to discuss the concerns. The situation has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the AFL's stance on violence against women, while others criticize the conflicting messages sent by Carey's potential induction. The induction ceremony was planned to be held at the SCG, but the AFL ultimately blocked Carey's induction. Former footballer and politician Phil Cleary has also criticized the AFL's approach as hypocritical.
Is murder a political problem or a practical one? That is the question activists need to ask themselves as they embark on another campaign of protest against domestic violence that has become about outrage instead of change, writes Joe Hildebrand: https://t.co/faAFD0WbL9 https://t.co/vaU8pdvNCb
It's another week marred by violence against women, but there is some hope after money, support and resources were pledged by the Prime Minister. We get it. This is hard to talk about. But if we don't - then the truth disappears in the dark. https://t.co/gHVPH2BQ51
In a major announcement, the AFL has shut down a former All-Australian captain’s Hall of Fame induction over domestic violence allegations as the league takes a stand on violence against women. https://t.co/oOxJed1qXo
Former footballer and politician Phil Cleary has applauded the AFL for taking a stance on violence against women but has also criticised a “hypocritical” element of the initiative. https://t.co/bCnrYib1RV
AFL boss Andrew Dillon rang Wayne Carey on Friday to express concern about him being elevated to legend status amid a league-wide domestic violence campaign, but the former premiership captain will still be inducted into the NSW Hall of Fame. MORE 👉 https://t.co/PKj7ursy1V https://t.co/hkthRjsb7H
AFL blocks induction of Wayne Carey as a Legend in the NSW Hall of Fame. Also, details on why Swans great Adam Goodes isn't in the NSW Hall of Fame. https://t.co/RdPf2dTeWh
The AFL learned on Thursday that Wayne Carey was to be inducted as a legend at a function to be held at the SCG on Friday night. https://t.co/v8UEuiab9Q
The AFL’s plans to reflect on the biggest issue in Australia right now are being slammed. And Wayne Carey is right in the middle. https://t.co/jqzc7XTKvU
AFL boss Andrew Dillon personally rang Wayne Carey on Friday to express concern about him being elevated to legend status in the NSW Hall of Fame amid a league-wide domestic violence campaign > https://t.co/i20KwqyC9F https://t.co/VxWmj4ec5D
The AFL has landed itself in a major controversy as it launches a campaign highlighting domestic violence against women while it plans to elevate Wayne Carey to the NSW Hall of Fame > https://t.co/i20KwqyC9F https://t.co/h2mmy7sHMi
Some subtle, awkward truths on male violence, from Waleed Aly. https://t.co/P9Uoh8BzTF
AFL players and officials have paid tribute to gender-based violence victims during the first game of Round 8 | #6NewsAU https://t.co/I1247V1UxI
AFL platitudes are easy. Real action on gender-based violence is tougher but desperately needed | Jonathan Horn https://t.co/3gxPxdwPvf
Tommy Little to breaks down in tears live on-air during Carrie Bickmore's plea to stop violence against women: 'Stop killing us' https://t.co/Ifgn1y14hG