The Misogynistic Culture of Australian Football: A Crisis of Accountability The Sydney Swans' decision to ban five players for breaching club standards in response to allegations of sexual assault and misogyny is a welcome step towards accountability, but it represents only a small part of the larger problem that requires a fundamental reckoning with the culture of misogyny pervading Australian Football.
Critics have long argued that the AFL's lack of a "no fault stand down policy" like that employed by the National Rugby League (NRL) is a major failing.
This policy automatically stands down players facing serious jail charges, sending a clear message about the seriousness of violence against women and children.