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Dee Salmin will boycott the Brownlow medal ceremony

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Dee Salmin will boycott the Brownlow medal ceremony

Summary

Writer Dee Salmin announced she will not attend the upcoming Brownlow medal ceremony next month. The partner of Collingwood captain Darcy Moore stated in her newsletter on Sunday that the event does not align with her personal values. Her decision follows the AFL’s handling of an alleged sexual assault at a Sydney Swans team hotel. Salmin expressed the view that the league must change its attitude toward women. The boycott highlights ongoing criticism regarding how the sport addresses reports of misconduct.

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Key Details

•Dee Salmin confirmed her absence from the Brownlow medal ceremony.
•The decision follows allegations of sexual assault at a Sydney Swans team hotel.
•Salmin stated the event fails to align with her values.
•The AFL has faced criticism regarding its treatment of women.

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8:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — AFL star Darcy Moore’s partner to boycott Brownlows in wake of Sydney Swans scandal

What they're saying

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Podcast host expresses discomfort at attending medal ceremony AFL’s attitude towards women needs to change, she says The partner of one of the AFL’s most prominent players has boycotted next month’s Brownlow medal ceremony, describing the event as one that “doesn’t align” with her values in the wake of the sector’s response to the alleged sexual assault at the Sydney Swans’ team hotel. Writer Dee Salmin, who also hosts a popular podcast and is the partner of Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, posted to her newsletter on Sunday explaining her decision. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jack Snape

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