Published 02:07 17 Nov 2022 GMT

AFLW player apologises over offensive messages written on her taping

She was issued a "please explain" from the sporting body.

Max Sherry

AFLW player Jess Hosking has been forced to apologise for having offensive written on her taping during a game.

Ahead of Richmond's semi-final clash with North Melbourne over the weekend, Hosking had "kill bitches" scribbled on her shoulder tape.

With it being clearly visible whenever the cameras zoomed in, it didn't take long for eagle-eyed viewers watching from home to work out what the words read.

Following the game, the sport's governing body acted quickly, issuing Hosking a "please explain" before slapping her wth an official warning.

"Hosking was extremely remorseful and deeply disappointed in her actions," a statement from the AFL read.

"The AFL has since accepted a letter of apology from Jess and has issued an official warning to the club and Jess regarding the offensive language."

A Richmond star has come under fire for a sinister message. The AFL has asked for please explain. @cleary_mitch with the details. https://t.co/5zYfOfohG3 #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/HKLJRg9wUC
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) November 16, 2022

When the screenshot images of Hosking's taping emerged on social media, Aussie rules fans began weighing in.

“It’s these unsavoury comments that have drawn the ire of the league, Hosking receiving a formal warning by the AFL,” reporter Mitch Cleary said.

“It was at the game at Punt Road on the weekend and it was visible during the broadcast, clearly written by someone else.

“Hosking though has taken full ownership.”

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Her stunt gives off some serious similarities to that of ex-NRL player Kane Evans.

During his time in New Zealand with the Warriors, Evans made headlines for writing '"fold some c**t" in bold letters on his wrist taping.

The club's CEO Cameron George said: "We don’t accept that, we don’t condone it, or think it’s appropriate and I’m waiting to see if there is anything that comes from it from the NRL. I’m assuming that’s going to be today and I told Kane this morning to be ready for something. So we’ll wait and see what happens, but from a club perspective we’ll work with the NRL and see where we land with everything."

The NRL launched an investigation into the matter and Evans was fined $5000.

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Topics: Aussie Rules Football, Australia, Australia Afl

Max Sherry

Max Sherry is a journalist for SPORTbible Australia. After migrating Down Under from London as a teenager, he instantly fell in love with Aussie sport and its culture. From NRL to AFL, cricket to rugby — you name it, Max watches it (with a beer in hand, of course). During his time at Fox Sports, he worked in the football department covering the Premier League, A-League, Socceroos and Matildas. Born a stone's throw away from West Ham's training ground, Max is obviously a die-hard Liverpool fan.

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AFLW player apologises over offensive messages written on her taping

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