Published 10 hours ago • loading... • Updated 10 hours agoShow Less IconMen run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbelly Eight police officers are investigating the alleged assault, while none of the players have been formally interviewed or charged, officials said.Summary by Sydney Morning HeraldLike clockwork, this latest sexual assault allegation has brought with it the “boys will be boys” defence on social media and unleashed a toxic torrent of abuse towards women who dared question it. And a barrage of rape jokes.Share menu Podcasts & Opinions3 Articles3 ArticlesAllLeft3CenterRightSearch IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconBrisbane TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icon+2 Reposted by 2 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipMen run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbellyLike clockwork, this latest sexual assault allegation has brought with it the “boys will be boys” defence on social media and unleashed a toxic torrent of abuse towards women who dared question it. And a barrage of rape jokes.10 hours ago·North Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources3Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated10 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia 10 hours ago on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAFL Plus IconSocial Media Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsAFL Plus IconSocial Media Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All