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Carlton President Luke Sayers Resigns Following AFL Investigation

Sayers steps down after an inquiry concluded his social media account was compromised and he did not breach AFL rules.

  • Luke Sayers announced his resignation as president of the Carlton Football Club after a lewd image was posted from his X (formerly Twitter) account on January 8.
  • An AFL investigation determined that Sayers' account had been compromised and that he was not responsible for the post, which also tagged a corporate executive.
  • Sayers denied any involvement in the incident and expressed regret for the distress caused to his family, colleagues, and the football club.
  • The AFL's inquiry included multiple interviews and evidence reviews, concluding that Sayers did not violate league rules.
  • Carlton Football Club expressed gratitude for Sayers' 12 years of service and stated the matter is now considered closed.
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