Sex offender evicted after women footballers abandon bush club
The Tyrendarra Football Netball Club has banned a convicted sex offender after facing backlash for initially allowing his return. The club acknowledged its mistake and apologized for the distress caused to the community and the victim. Moving forward, the club plans to implement a binding code of conduct for all members to prevent similar incidents.
- ▪The club reversed its decision to welcome back a player convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
- ▪An investigation revealed the club's initial decision led to significant scrutiny and loss of sponsors.
- ▪The club has committed to introducing a code of conduct for players, coaches, and volunteers.
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Tyrendarra Football Netball Club bans sex offender after female footballers abandon clubBy Daniel MilesABC South West VicTopic:Sexual OffencesWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:11pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:11pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:11pmTyrendarra Football Netball Club now says it was wrong to welcome back a convicted sex offender. (ABC News: Daniel Miles)In short: A south-west Victorian football club has reversed a decision to allow a convicted sex offender to return to the club after he was jailed for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.The club said the decision was wrong and confirmed the player had been kicked out of the club.
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