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Port Adelaide Ousts Warren Tredrea From Board After Refusal to Apologize

The club cast the move as a governance decision with AFL backing after he declined a requested public apology tied to a podcast guest’s antisemitic claims.

Overview

  • Port Adelaide said it removed the member‑elected director after a governance review into his social media and podcast activity drew complaints from the Jewish Council of Australia.
  • The board asked Tredrea to agree to a club statement that included an apology to the club and those offended by comments made by podcast guest AJ Roberts, and he refused despite repeated chances.
  • Roberts had described Israel as a “fake state” and advanced conspiracy claims about World War II and 9/11, statements the Jewish Council criticised as amplifying far‑right antisemitic conspiracy theories.
  • The club said the process complied with the Corporations Act and the club constitution and had AFL support, and it stressed the decision does not reflect on Tredrea’s playing legacy.
  • Tredrea denied being antisemitic and said his podcast provides a platform for others’ views, and he indicated he will make further statements after today’s dismissal.