Top Footy Codes Drowning in Grog and Gambling Adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Every AFL and NRL club now sponsored by alcohol companies, research reveals

Sports fans are watching more advertisements for alcohol during football games than they were 12 months ago, with experts saying the exposure will lead to a rise in family violence at home.

It’s time to show alcohol and junk food sponsorships the red card  | World Cancer Research Fund

Over the past few months, fans across the world have come together to watch football, cricket, rugby and more. Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and Wimbledon are a time to celebrate excellence at the highest levels of sport. They also bring people together in support of their national teams and athletes with joy, passion and pride. Yet looming over these events is the pervasive sponsorship and advertisement of h…

Alcohol and gambling sponsorship in Australian sport

Everyone in Australia – especially children and young people – should be able to watch and follow sports free from alcohol and gambling advertising. For years, the community has been calling for this change. Despite this, alcohol and gambling companies continue to saturate the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) with advertising of their harmful products, through a myriad of sponsorship deals across the two leagues. …