An investigation has revealed three cases of abuse towards female umpires are under investigation by the AFL’s integrity unit, as one female umpire claims she was sacked for raising concerns with the AFL.
Speaking exclusively to Sky News Australia, Libby Toovey detailed a culture of concerning behavior towards women, which has continued despite the AFL being warned about a culture problem towards female umpires almost two years ago.
Female AFL Umpire Libby Toovey claims she was sacked by the league after she reported accusations of abuse against three fellow female umpires. Picture: Sky News Australia “I think its time that the AFL apologise and admit that they have been causing trauma and harm to a lot of people for a very long time, I don’t think its too much to ask,” Ms Toovey said.
The AFL also reiterated that it “strongly and actively encourages an open and transparent culture of raising concerns” and said that “team members can raise concerns internally or via our portal".
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