Adelaide Footy chairman blasts SA officer for calling trans-women in women’s sports ‘cheaters’

By Larry John Brown

Published: August 9, 2022 | 6:57 PM GMT

A senior police officer has come under criticism for a Facebook post in which he called the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports “cheating.”

The South Australian officer posted the remark after a transgender player competed in a women’s match in the Adelaide Footy League, an amateur AFL tournament, last weekend. The league eventually withdrew his remarks, with head John Kernahan admitting they’sickened’ him. Apparently, guys have no physical edge while competing against women! ‘This is insane,’ the officer said.

‘If a guy cannot swim against a woman, how can he play a physical sport like football against women?’ It’s not transphobic; it’s scientific fraud.’ The Adelaide Football League and the SANFL must be courageous and take a stand.

‘This is not acceptable. Making one individual comfortable makes many others unpleasant.’

The football manager said that the people should be praising the opportunity to play the game rather than bringing others down.

‘The Adelaide Football League and the SANFL must be courageous and take a stand.’

The experienced officer made the comments on the league's Facebook page after a weekend women's match Adelaide Footy League boss chief John Kernahan said the organisation were 'really disappointed, even sickened'

‘This is not acceptable. Making one individual comfortable makes many others unpleasant.’

The football manager said that the people should be praising the opportunity to play the game rather than bringing others down.

Mr Kernahan also emphasized that the league would assist any qualifying player.

‘Any person qualified to participate in the Adelaide Footy League is welcome.’

‘Our catchphrase is ‘football strengthens communities.’ Where else can people from all walks of life go to play football if not the league?’

SA Police said that they were aware of the social media postings and were investigating them.

‘South Australia Police acknowledges that these statements represent a single person’s personal perspective.

‘SA Police is a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone is secure, respected, and encouraged to realize their full potential.’

‘We are aware of the social media post, and the Ethical and Professional Standards Branch is looking into it.’

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