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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Mike Hytner

‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Reilly O'Brien of the Crows and Mason Cox of the Magpies compete in a ruck contest during the 2023 AFL Round 15 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Adelaide Crows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
The AFL Players Association has released its Insights and Impact report which surveys men’s and women’s players across the professional game in Australia. Photograph: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images

A new report has revealed many AFL and AFLW players believe a “culture of silence” permeates through the game, leaving them fearful of the potential consequences of speaking out about important issues such as racism.

The AFL Players Association on Tuesday released the second edition of its Insights and Impact report, which surveyed men’s and women’s players across the professional game in Australia.

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