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Courier-Mail
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Courier-Mail
AFL great Warren Tredrea defends his controversial podcast as Port Adelaide launch board position review
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Warren Tredrea has clarified the purpose of controversial recent podcast content after Port Adelaide commenced a review into his board position amid 'concerns'. Late on Wednesday night, Tredrea refuted claims he promoted antisemitic content in a May interview with British army veteran AJ Roberts on his podcast The Ballsy Show. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Jewish Council of Australia boss Max Kaiser condemned Roberts' comments regarding Israel and the 9/11 terror attacks, claiming the podcast episode was an 'amplification of far-right antisemitic conspiracy theories'. Roberts referred to Israel as a 'fake state' created by 'the same Zionists who were controlling World War II'. Warren Tredrea has tried to clarify his recent podcast. Photo: Roy VanDerVegt The Power released a statement earlier on Wednesday, confirming 'Port Adelaide Football Club has initiated a formal governance review regarding concerns raised about recent public content published by member elected Club Director, Warren Tredrea. 'The club has commenced this review under its governance framework to address this in accordance with AFL and PAFC policies, rules and procedures, including its Code of Conduct Policy, which club officials need to comply with.' Port Adelaide chairman David Koch said: 'Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards. 'The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve.' Tredrea (right) in happier times with Port Adelaide chairman David Koch. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe Tredrea is a great of the Port Adelaide footy club. Photo: Ray Titus The club's statement concluded: 'Mr Tredrea will retain his place on the Board until a determination has been made. No further comment will be made whilst this process is undertaken.' It comes as the former star Port Adelaide forward, who kicked 549 goals across 255 games between 1997 and 2010, is in a federal court dispute with Channel 9 over debt owed from a 2021 vaccine saga. Tredrea sought to 'make clarification to the media coverage' regarding his interview with Roberts on May 20, taking to social media platform Xon Wednesday night to state: 'I am not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite. 'I started this podcast series as a result of some personal and professional developments in my life over the last few years — private matters which have played out in a public forum. 'Those matters have made me sceptical, and even cynical, about big government, big business and big media. 'The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions, but rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. 'I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to. 'I was attracted to interviewing Mr. Roberts because he was a veteran who has fought for his country, seen ugly things in battle, and now is sceptical of the government he fought in the name of. Over the last few years, I have found many veterans who share similar scepticism about their governments following service for their country. 'Let me make it abundantly clear. I unequivocally condemn war and genocide, and seek only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one way reported narrative in the mainstream media. 'I am not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such.' Originally published as AFL great Warren Tredrea defends his controversial podcast as Port launch review
Sydney Morning Herald
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Port Adelaide great Tredrea hits out amid antisemitism furore
Port Adelaide says it is conducting a review into board member and former star Warren Tredrea following a complaint about the content of his podcast. Tredrea has denied accusations of antisemitism, after a guest on The Ballsy Show made controversial comments in an interview. In a statement on Wednesday, the Power said they were reviewing their 2004 premiership-winning captain's conduct after 'concerns raised about recent public content published by [the] member-elected club director'. Port's move came after the Jewish Council of Australia, a left-wing pro-Palestinian group, objected to an Instagram post from Tredrea related to remarks about Israel from the guest on the retired footballer's podcast. The club said the 46-year-old Tredrea would remain on the board until the review was completed. Tredrea said he 'unequivocally' condemns war and genocide and is 'not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite' after Port Adelaide said they were undertaking a governance review. The former star had a former British army veteran on his show last month. In comments that have since sparked a furore, A.J. Roberts made assertions without evidence that Israel was 'a fake state' and that Mossad was 'part of carrying out 9/11 … and created ISIS'. Tredrea did not make antisemitic comments in the interview and The Age is not suggesting he supported Roberts' theories. The Age attempted to contact Tredrea. He defended his podcast on social media on Wednesday night.
The Age
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Port Adelaide great Tredrea hits out amid antisemitism furore
Port Adelaide says it is conducting a review into board member and former star Warren Tredrea following a complaint about the content of his podcast. Tredrea has denied accusations of antisemitism, after a guest on The Ballsy Show made controversial comments in an interview. In a statement on Wednesday, the Power said they were reviewing their 2004 premiership-winning captain's conduct after 'concerns raised about recent public content published by [the] member-elected club director'. Port's move came after the Jewish Council of Australia, a left-wing pro-Palestinian group, objected to an Instagram post from Tredrea related to remarks about Israel from the guest on the retired footballer's podcast. The club said the 46-year-old Tredrea would remain on the board until the review was completed. Tredrea said he 'unequivocally' condemns war and genocide and is 'not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite' after Port Adelaide said they were undertaking a governance review. The former star had a former British army veteran on his show last month. In comments that have since sparked a furore, A.J. Roberts made assertions without evidence that Israel was 'a fake state' and that Mossad was 'part of carrying out 9/11 … and created ISIS'. Tredrea did not make antisemitic comments in the interview and The Age is not suggesting he supported Roberts' theories. The Age attempted to contact Tredrea. He defended his podcast on social media on Wednesday night.
Sky News AU
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Former AFL star Warren Tredrea under fire after guest's anti-Israel comments aired on podcast episode
Former AFL star Warren Tredrea has come under fire after airing an episode of his 'The Ballsy Show' podcast where a guest slandered Israel and shared 'conspiracy theories". AJ Roberts, who was referred to as a British Army veteran when he featured on the Port Adelaide board member's podcast last month, went into a tirade against Israel as the Port Adelaide legend listened on. 'Israel is a quote-unquote fake state,' Mr Roberts said in the episode. 'It was created post-World War II by the same Zionists who were controlling World War II.' Mr Roberts went on to talk about 'genocide' he claimed was being carried out, which he asserted was 'highly satanic'. He also made claims about Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, linking it to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and terrorist group ISIS. According to ABC News, the Jewish Council of Australia executive officer Max Kaiser in a statement has blasted the remarks that went to air. "The Jewish Council of Australia is deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right antisemitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode," Mr Kaiser said. The Ballsy Show is released on multiple platforms, and the controversial episode has racked up nearly 1000 views on YouTube since being posted on the AFL legend's channel, in which Mr Roberts is described as a '15-year British Army veteran turned coach, speaker, and truth-seeker". 'From military intelligence to questioning government and media narratives, AJ dives into energy portals, chakras, and the impact of executive orders,' the listed description of the episode says. '(Mr Roberts) reveals how lockdown sparked his curiosity, leading to a rising consciousness that challenges the status quo. If you're ready to see beyond the surface, this episode is your call to action.' Mr Tredrea, who is also a Port Adelaide Football Club board member, shared clips of the podcast to his social media accounts, including Mr Roberts comments on Israel. One person commented on a Facebook post of one of the clips 'What a crock', while another commenter reacted to a similar post saying 'crap'.
