The AFEL is paying piecemeal attention to numerous causes and this is one where a simple statement of a commitment to educate its men on the horrendous scourge that is gendered violence against women, with actual follow-up and measurable outcomes would be more suitable.

Frankly, the last thing this situation (national emergency) needs is a thought bubble from a hugely patriarchal organisation being played out with only a few days planning.


AFL clubs push for stand on violence against women

AFL clubs have backed a move by West Coast urging the league to make an organised and coordinated statement this weekend condemning violence against women.

West Coast chief executive Don Pyke made the request in a letter to AFL bosses Andrew Dillon and Laura Kane. An AFL spokesman said that all clubs had responded positively to Pyke?s proposal and the AFL was working with clubs to come up with the appropriate response before the weekend.