This iconic photo changes everything. The incredible shot of aflwomens player taylaharriss in action sparked a barrage of vile, sexist comments. Now the star has hit back and nothing will be the same again. 📷: Michael Wilson/AFL Media
The action shot of the Carlton star loading up a drop punt during her side’s AFLW final round match against the Western Bulldogs is actually nothing new.
In short, the trolls have given Harris and her fellow AFLW stars exactly what was needed to blow up any sentiment that online bullying is in any way accepted or normalised. She said the overwhelming response from footy figures, including Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield, has left her further emboldened to push the cause of AFLW players like herself.
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