A leaked report commissioned by the AFL has revealed complaints made against spectators, umpire coaches and fellow umpires
Claims of unsolicited sexual images and sexualised comments
Those who took part did so in the hope their experiences “may positively influence the game that they love”, the report said. The league said in a statement in response to the News Corp report: “The report has been a valuable resource for our team in prioritising the key initiatives to accelerate the growth in women and girls taking on umpiring roles across the country and ensuring we have a safe and welcoming pathway that allows women and girls to progress from community to AFL and AFLW level.”
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