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“I need to say the following, Bill.

“That is, that I was part of an on-air conversation during the Queen’s Birthday broadcast, where things were said that were both inappropriate and unacceptable.

“For that, I offer my sincere, unreserved and unqualified apology. Respect for women and their role in football, and indeed in our society, is of vital importance.

“As leaders, we need to be very, very aware of this. We let ourselves down during the broadcast in this crucial area last week.

“I know Ed and Danny have already apologised and it is absolutely appropriate that I do too.”

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The North Melbourne Football Club does not condone or accept any language that promulgates domestic violence.

The club is a strong supporter of Our Watch, and will continue working with this organisation to help address gender inequality and prevent any forms of violence against women in our community.