The body shaming of AFL star Maddy Prespakis poignantly underscores the urgent need for societal change regarding the treatment of female athletes, especially amidst the rise of women’s sports.
As the Essendon co-captain Bonnie Toogood stated, 'Maddy is a phenomenal human... we just have to somehow, as athletes, block out the noise' which exemplifies the strength and solidarity within the team.
Essendon president David Barham emphasized a transformative approach, acknowledging that while government reform on social media is essential, clubs must first bolster support for players facing online abuse.
Sarah Perkins, a former AFLW player, illustrated the network of support available, reaching out to Prespakis and demonstrating solidarity, highlighting that 'we need to stand together against this sort of abuse.'
Essendon star Maddy Prespakis's strong response to body shaming marks a significant moment for female athletes confronting outdated and unhealthy expectations around body image in sports.
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