The AFL has aggressively refuted suggestions that Izak Rankine’s 4 match penalty demonstrated their lack of sincerity in stamping out slurs.
Accordingly, to stop on-field slurs, the AFL is proposing a soundproof room located off-field that coaches & players would enter discreetly and drop whatever slur their heart desires penalty free.
The move is expected to save the AFL much embarrassment for having to do the mental gymnastics to deliver “finals penalties” distinct from regular home & away season penalties.
A source close to the AFL told The Times,
“It’s a judgment free room. Kind of like confession in the Catholic Church. So, if someone feels like they need to drop a slur they can do so without dragging the AFL down with them and ultimately that’s what the AFL wants”
The AFL has also confirmed that players will not need to self-report after using the slur room. However encourage them to communicate with senior leadership and work out strategies if they are frequenting the room too often.
Judging by prior form, the room could get a tad busy.
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