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The Advertiser
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Former AFL player cops secret ban in SA state league
A former AFL player was secretly banned from a state league match for making inappropriate comments about a female. Blake Drury, who played 10 AFL games for North Melbourne before joining Adelaide's SANFL side this season, was picked to play in a game between South Australia and Western Australia's state leagues. But at a promotion for the May 17 state game, Drury and another player, Central District's Aiden Grace, were caught on video making "unacceptable" comments about a SANFL female staffer. The staffer discovered the comments when editing footage. The pair were suddenly withdrawn from SA's team for the state game - no reason was given at the time but it has now emerged the duo were secretly banned for one game by the SANFL. The Crows, in a statement, said they were "angered" at the incident and supported the SANFL's sanction. "Adelaide Football Club can confirm one of its SANFL-listed players was sanctioned for making inappropriate comments about a SANFL staff member," the Crows said. "The club is extremely disappointed and angered by the incident, and it endorsed the SANFL's sanction." Drury, who was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of last season, has been sent for counselling and an education program, the Crows said. The 21-year-old nominated for the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday night but was overlooked. The SANFL said the comments about the female staffer represented "unacceptable conduct". "We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted," the state league said. A former AFL player was secretly banned from a state league match for making inappropriate comments about a female. Blake Drury, who played 10 AFL games for North Melbourne before joining Adelaide's SANFL side this season, was picked to play in a game between South Australia and Western Australia's state leagues. But at a promotion for the May 17 state game, Drury and another player, Central District's Aiden Grace, were caught on video making "unacceptable" comments about a SANFL female staffer. The staffer discovered the comments when editing footage. The pair were suddenly withdrawn from SA's team for the state game - no reason was given at the time but it has now emerged the duo were secretly banned for one game by the SANFL. The Crows, in a statement, said they were "angered" at the incident and supported the SANFL's sanction. "Adelaide Football Club can confirm one of its SANFL-listed players was sanctioned for making inappropriate comments about a SANFL staff member," the Crows said. "The club is extremely disappointed and angered by the incident, and it endorsed the SANFL's sanction." Drury, who was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of last season, has been sent for counselling and an education program, the Crows said. The 21-year-old nominated for the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday night but was overlooked. The SANFL said the comments about the female staffer represented "unacceptable conduct". "We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted," the state league said. A former AFL player was secretly banned from a state league match for making inappropriate comments about a female. Blake Drury, who played 10 AFL games for North Melbourne before joining Adelaide's SANFL side this season, was picked to play in a game between South Australia and Western Australia's state leagues. But at a promotion for the May 17 state game, Drury and another player, Central District's Aiden Grace, were caught on video making "unacceptable" comments about a SANFL female staffer. The staffer discovered the comments when editing footage. The pair were suddenly withdrawn from SA's team for the state game - no reason was given at the time but it has now emerged the duo were secretly banned for one game by the SANFL. The Crows, in a statement, said they were "angered" at the incident and supported the SANFL's sanction. "Adelaide Football Club can confirm one of its SANFL-listed players was sanctioned for making inappropriate comments about a SANFL staff member," the Crows said. "The club is extremely disappointed and angered by the incident, and it endorsed the SANFL's sanction." Drury, who was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of last season, has been sent for counselling and an education program, the Crows said. The 21-year-old nominated for the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday night but was overlooked. The SANFL said the comments about the female staffer represented "unacceptable conduct". "We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted," the state league said.
West Australian
29-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Former AFL player cops secret ban in SA state league
A former AFL player was secretly banned from a state league match for making inappropriate comments about a female. Blake Drury, who played 10 AFL games for North Melbourne before joining Adelaide's SANFL side this season, was picked to play in a game between South Australia and Western Australia's state leagues. But at a promotion for the May 17 state game, Drury and another player, Central District's Aiden Grace, were caught on video making "unacceptable" comments about a SANFL female staffer. The staffer discovered the comments when editing footage. The pair were suddenly withdrawn from SA's team for the state game - no reason was given at the time but it has now emerged the duo were secretly banned for one game by the SANFL. The Crows, in a statement, said they were "angered" at the incident and supported the SANFL's sanction. "Adelaide Football Club can confirm one of its SANFL-listed players was sanctioned for making inappropriate comments about a SANFL staff member," the Crows said. "The club is extremely disappointed and angered by the incident, and it endorsed the SANFL's sanction." Drury, who was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of last season, has been sent for counselling and an education program, the Crows said. The 21-year-old nominated for the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday night but was overlooked. The SANFL said the comments about the female staffer represented "unacceptable conduct". "We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted," the state league said.
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Former AFL player cops secret ban in SA state league
A former AFL player was secretly banned from a state league match for making inappropriate comments about a female. Blake Drury, who played 10 AFL games for North Melbourne before joining Adelaide's SANFL side this season, was picked to play in a game between South Australia and Western Australia's state leagues. But at a promotion for the May 17 state game, Drury and another player, Central District's Aiden Grace, were caught on video making "unacceptable" comments about a SANFL female staffer. The staffer discovered the comments when editing footage. The pair were suddenly withdrawn from SA's team for the state game - no reason was given at the time but it has now emerged the duo were secretly banned for one game by the SANFL. The Crows, in a statement, said they were "angered" at the incident and supported the SANFL's sanction. "Adelaide Football Club can confirm one of its SANFL-listed players was sanctioned for making inappropriate comments about a SANFL staff member," the Crows said. "The club is extremely disappointed and angered by the incident, and it endorsed the SANFL's sanction." Drury, who was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of last season, has been sent for counselling and an education program, the Crows said. The 21-year-old nominated for the AFL mid-season draft on Wednesday night but was overlooked. The SANFL said the comments about the female staffer represented "unacceptable conduct". "We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted," the state league said.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Why two footy stars have 'SECRETLY been banned' by league chiefs as shock 'hot mic' remarks emerge
An Adelaide Crows footballer has reportedly been caught in a shocking 'hot mic' moment following a recent promotional shoot. According to Channel 7, Blake Drury, a SANFL-listed player, was caught making a sexually inappropriate comment about a female staff member while she was in the room. He and a second player are, per The Advisor, said to have served 'secret bans'. The 31-year-old footballer had been recording for a shoot to promote a recent clash between SANFL and WAFL sides. The female staff member is understood to have been employed by the SANFL side. Drury, a former North Melbourne forward, was allegedly conversing with Aiden Grace. Grace, 27, is the vice-captain of the Central District football club. The outlet writes that the victim later found out about the comments which Channel 7 states were 'too vulgar to report'. Both Drury and Grace were then withdrawn from playing in the clash against Western Australia, which will take place later in May at The Adelaide Oval. They were handed a one-match ban from the league. SANFL told Channel 7 that the players were both sanctioned and described their conduct as 'unacceptable'. A league spokesperson said: '[The league] immediately investigated and addressed the matter, with both players sanctioned.' The outlet adds that the pair have sent written apologies to the woman involved. SANFL said in a statement: 'We were extremely disappointed by the inappropriate comments made by the players and continue to provide support to our staff member impacted.' The Crows added they were 'extremely disappointed and angered.' The footy club added that it 'endorsed the SANFL's sanction.' Drury, who has made 10 AFL appearances for North Melbourne before leaving the club in 2024 after being drafted as a No 1 pick in the 2023 rookie draft. He'd go on to make 6 AFL appearances for Adelaide's reserves and had been hopeful of landing himself a spot in the club's senior side during Wednesday's mid-season draft. The players are now also set to undertake counselling and education programmes.
Herald Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Every nomination, top prospects for the 2025 AFL mid-season rookie draft
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Players have until this Wednesday to put themselves into the draft pool. Only players who nominated for last year's national draft, were delisted by an AFL club or have played three state league matches can nominate. Included in the 69 players on a list sent out to clubs is 10-game ex-North Melbourne defender Blake Drury, former No.23 draft pick to ex-Gold Coast backman Jez McLennan and former Geelong rookie pick Cooper Whyte. Noah Yze, the son of Melbourne star turned Richmond coach Adem, nominated, as did Harper and Louie Montgomery, sons of Port Adelaide premiership player Brett. Richmond VFL jet Tom McCarthy is expected to be picked up and has nominated for an 18-month contract. Players can nominate for six month or 18-month terms, with one of 11 players to do so. Hopefuls like ruck Brayden Crossley, Richmond VFL gun Massimo Raso, developing defender Charlie McCartin and bolter Rod Ali are not on the list, but still have time to nominate. Pending more major injuries this week, up to 13 picks could be available for the draft on May 28. Clubs have to provide an indication of their available list spots to the AFL this week before confirming that through a list lodgement on May 27. Originally published as Every nomination for the 2025 AFL mid-season rookie draft
