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Who’s responsible for fixing theAFL’s culture problem? - podcast

Following a sexual assault allegation linked to the Sydney Swans, the AFL community’s response quickly shifted to premiership points and player suspensions.

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Presented by Matilda Boseley with Martin Pegan. Produced by Taylah Strano with sound design and mixing by Lu Hill. The executive producers are Shelley Hepworth and Molly Glassey25 Aug 2026, 03:00 pmUpdated 51 min ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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Who’s responsible for fixing the AFL’s culture problem? - podcast

Following a sexual assault allegation linked to the Sydney Swans, the AFL community’s response quickly shifted to premiership points and player suspensions.

But for many fans, the real issue isn’t on-field fallout, it’s how the football industry responds when allegations of violence against women emerge.

Host Matilda Bosley is joined by sports writer and editor Martin Pegan to unpack why, and how, the conversation needs to change.

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But for many fans, the real issue isn’t on-field fallout, it’s how the football industry responds when allegations of violence against women emerge.

This report is published with credit to The Guardian. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The Guardian →

Source: The Guardian · Presented by Matilda Boseley with Martin Pegan. Produced by Taylah Strano with sound design and mixing by Lu Hill. The executive producers are Shelley Hepworth and Molly Glassey. Published 25 Aug 2026, 03:00 pm.

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