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5mo ago

Swans Take Responsibility for Bondi Tribute Omission as AFL Referred to Antisemitism Inquiry

A federal referral asks the antisemitism commission to secure AFL records to determine who authorised the script change.

The Sydney Swans have apologised for removing mention of the Jewish community from their pre-game Bondi tribute.
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Overview

  • Sydney Swans apologised for omitting a direct reference to the Jewish community in the March 5 SCG tribute and called the decision an error of judgment.
  • Chief executive Matthew Pavlich said the change was an internal choice aimed at inclusive language, took full responsibility, and stressed there was no AFL directive.
  • Liberal senator James Paterson referred the matter to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion and requested preservation of all relevant AFL communications.
  • AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said he did not know the ins and outs of the ceremony scripts, underscoring the league’s limited knowledge of the final wording.
  • Chairman Andrew Pridham on Tuesday reiterated it was entirely a Swans decision and criticised the backlash, as Hatzolah’s Rabbi Mendy Litzman said attendees felt welcomed at the SCG.