Australian footy codes can do more to fight domestic violence

By Tony Buti
Updated November 25 2014 - 12:13pm, first published 11:35am
Ray Rice was pictured knocking wife Janay (pictured with Rice) out cold in an Atlantic City casino.
Ray Rice was pictured knocking wife Janay (pictured with Rice) out cold in an Atlantic City casino.

A few years ago, at the height of media interest in Shane Warne's texting exploits, a media interviewer sought the views of AFL champion Chris Judd. In a thoughtful response, Judd did not pass judgment on another sporting champion. He did say it was a pity that young people often saw their sporting idols as models for behaviour socially as well as for their sporting prowess. He said they might often be better looking to someone like a favourite uncle as a role model.

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