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As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why did it take so long to put us at the centre of this story? | Jill Stark

Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars

As a woman who loves AFL, the events of the last few days have left me wondering if there is a home for me in this game.

It has been hard to stomach watching allegations of sexual assault that may be linked to some Sydney Swans players being framed as an “unmitigated disaster” for the club’s finals chances.

Jill Stark is a Melbourne-based writer and podcaster

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse is available from the following organisations. In Australia, support is available at Full Stop Australia (1800 385 578). In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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