AFL by Russell Gould Teammates, umpires and even coaches will now be able to report racist and sexist abuse of any players after the AFL made sweeping changes to its racial and religious vilification rules. The rule - known as rule 35 and introduced in 1995 after Essendon legend Michael Long was racially abused in the Anzac Day match that year - has since been expanded to cover vilification related to disability, appearance and sexuality. It covers AFL, AFLW and community footy, and social media attacks will be heavily scrutinised after a series of online racial attacks on Indigenous players in recent seasons.
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