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.
The AFL has blocked a move to induct former North Melbourne champion Wayne Carey as a legend in the NSW Hall of Fame.
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.The AFL learned on Thursday that Carey was to be inducted as a legend at a function to be held at the SCG on Friday night.
“The AFL acknowledge the decision by a committee of NSW football industry people to recognise Wayne Carey’s contribution on the football field as part of 100 inaugural inductees in the NSW Hall of Fame,” Dillon said in a statement. “His contribution on the field is also why he was recognised in the AFL Hall of Fame in 2010. Yesterday afternoon the AFL Executive were alerted to the decision by the NSW Hall of Fame Committee for Carey to be elevated to Legend status.“We didn’t think it was the right decision.
“He also agreed the focus should be on the inaugural inductees and the nine legends of NSW Football that will be announced tonight.”
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