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 has blocked a move to induct former North Melbourne champion Wayne Carey as a legend in the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes declined the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame honour, continuing his estrangement from the AFL since his retirement in 2015 after widespread racial abuse from opposition fans, though he remains connected to his beloved Swans. “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.
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