Footy Follies: When Sex Scandals Sully a Sport's Reputation The Australian Football League (AFL) is once again grappling with a sex scandal, this time involving five Sydney Swans players who breached club standards on drinking and staying out late.
The incident has left the team's women's program reeling, with players Lucy McEvoy and Colin O'Riordan speaking out in support of the sanctions imposed on their male counterparts.
The AFL is no stranger to scandals, but the frequency and severity of these incidents are becoming a serious concern for the sport's reputation.