When Waiting Isn't Enough: The AFL's Response to Alleged Assault Raises Questions The Sydney Swans' recent statement on an alleged hotel incident involving four of their players has sparked a necessary conversation about how sports organizations respond to allegations of violence and abuse.
While advocates have welcomed the club's decision to consider sanctions, the fact remains that the Australian Football League (AFL) policy of waiting for police investigations to conclude before taking action raises more questions than answers.
The AFL's approach is starkly different from that of other sporting organizations.