Phil Freier News Today

It is highly doubtful that the Essendon Football Club appreciated the reaction that would occur when it presented its new CEO, Andrew Thorburn, with the option of giving up his role as a lay leader in the City on a Hill Anglican Church or resigning from his role with the Club. By Chris Middleton.

While the Essendon chief executive’s humiliating exit is further evidence of football club dysfunction, faith groups see a growing intolerance for religion in public life.