Adelaide have slammed racist remarks directed in the direction of Izak Rankine and reached out to the AFL’s integrity division after the younger gun Izak Rankine was abused on social media.
The Crows have issued a press release condemning the “hurtful and abhorrent” racial abuse Rankine acquired on a social media platform within the wake of the win over Fremantle.
Adelaide chief government Tim Silvers mentioned the deliberate act of racially vilification was unacceptable and disgraceful, and the membership wouldn’t tolerate it.
“All of us have a responsibility to call out this type of reprehensible behaviour,” Silvers mentioned.
“Equally, we must also take the time to understand the hurt it causes the person who has been targeted, as well as in this instance all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“From the chairman and board of directors through to our players, coaches, staff and volunteers, we are determined to use our voice and platform to continue to make a stand.
“We are committed to playing a role in educating as many people as we possibly can.”
The AFL launched a press release additionally condemning the abuse.
“The AFLIU has been contacted by the Adelaide Crows and will now provide support for those impacted and investigate the matter, working towards identifying the individual concerned,” the assertion learn.
“The AFL continues its ongoing implementation of the ‘Peek rule’ and the work never stops against vilification, especially in the online space and the challenges surrounding the identification of antagonists.
“The AFL wants to make clear, there is no place in our game for anyone who vilifies our players.”
Adelaide beat Fremantle on the weekend and Rankine performed a starring position, kicking three targets as he continued his sizzling begin to the season.
The 2018 quantity three draft choose made the transfer from Gold Coast again to his house state within the low season and has kicked 11 targets in his first 4 Crows video games.
There isn’t any suggestion the abusive feedback got here from Dockers followers or anybody linked to Fremantle.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
