Same-sex abuse claims from Matildas great players Lisa De Vanna and W-League championship winner Rhali Dobson rock football

James Gardiner
Updated October 7 2021 - 7:38am, first published 7:36am
SPEAKING UP: Rhali Dobson. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
SPEAKING UP: Rhali Dobson. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

EXECUTIVE chairman Shane Mattiske says the Newcastle Jets take the protection of all players "very seriously" after claims by two leading players of sexual abuse and grooming which have rocked the women's game in Australia.

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James Gardiner

James Gardiner

Sports Writer

James Gardiner, chief football and rugby writer at the Newcastle Herald.

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