Furious AFL legend Mitch Robinson calls for veteran journalist to be FINED over 'fake' racism story involving Adelaide Crows star Taylor Walker
AFL legend Mitch Robinson has called for footy journalists to 'face real accountability' and even be fined if they produce stories which turn out to be factually incorrect.
It follows veteran scribe Caroline Wilson reporting this week St Kilda's off-contract Indigenous young gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera won't entertain joining the Adelaide Crows due to a racist comment from club great Tex Walker in 2021.
Following Wilson's report which featured on Channel 7'sThe Agenda Setters, a denial followed from Wanganeen-Milera's management.
'Reports made in the media suggesting that Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has ruled out joining the Adelaide Crows due to comments made by Taylor Walker in 2021 are false,' player manager Ben Williams said in a statement.
Despite significant backlash which has followed, Wilson is standing by her story - and she also revealed Crows veteran Walker 'clearly is not happy with me at the moment'.
Robinson - who played 247 career games - felt Wilson could have been off the mark.
Taking to X, a fired up Mitch Robinson vented his frustration at Caroline Wilson and AFL media (pictured)
Taking to X, decorated Carlton and Brisbane Lions midfielder Robinson vented his frustration.
'Where's the media frenzy around Caroline Wilson after pushing claims that were flatly denied from the start?,' he tweeted.
'Flip the script, if a player said anything remotely similar, their past would be dug up and crucified by all. Time journos faced real accountability….even fines.'
Robinson's bold suggestion was well received by footy fans on social media, with many scathing of Wilson's reporting style.
Meanwhile, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has lamented an 'unfair' report suggesting Walker's historical racism incident could affect the club's pursuit of Wanganeen-Milera for 2026 and beyond.
The third-placed Crows are in Launceston ahead of a blockbuster clash with fellow top eight side Hawthorn on Friday night.
But the game has been overshadowed by a report - separate to Wilson's - on the Nine Network this week, which said Wanganeen-Milera won't ever play for Adelaide.
The 22-year-old is out of contract at season's end and both the Crows and Port Adelaide are attempting to lure him home to South Australia.
Walker, 35, received a six-game ban and $20,000 fine from the AFL in 2021 after he was overheard making a racist comment about North Adelaide's Indigenous player Robbie Young at an Adelaide SANFL match.
'I didn't like the way it played out at all. I think it (media reporting of Walker) was unfair,' Nicks told reporters.
'I'm proud of what Taylor has done after what was an unacceptable moment four years ago. 'He's done a lot of work on educating himself.'
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