Brendon Gale
Chief executive officer
Richmond Football Club Punt Road Oval, Yarra Park Richmond,
Victoria, 3121
Via email: [email protected]
CC: Gillon McLachlan, CEO AFL
Via email: [email protected]
June 23, 2016
Dear Mr Gale,
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CAROLINE WILSON
We applaud the Richmond Club’s decision to speak out against the recent, well-publicised repartee between prominent male sports commentators.
Your decision to boycott Triple M for the incident reinforces the community view that the conduct of those involved was seriously inappropriate. It is widely acknowledged that the lack of respect for women in Australia is linked with the prevalence of violence against women.
We look to leadership from prominent Australian men such as yourselves to create a climate in which respect for women is enhanced, not undermined.
We acknowledge and commend the leadership Richmond Football Club has shown in helping to foster dignity, respect and equality between men and women in our community.
Thank you.
Caroline Jones AO, National Patron
Tracey Spicer, National Convenor
Women in Media
