‘CATALYST FOR CHANGE’: FOX SPORTS PRESENTER ‘OVERWHELMED’ BY SUPPORT
0‘Catalyst for change’: Fox Sports presenter ‘overwhelmed’ by support
By Russell Bennett March 20. 2022 — 3.47pm Save Log in. register or subscribe to save articles for later. Share Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The Fox Sports presenter who was the subject of sexist and lewd remarks made by a colleague says she has been “overwhelmed by the amount of support” she has received. Megan Barnard thanked everyone who had reached out to her since comments made by Fox Sports journalist Tom Morris. in which he used degrading language to discuss her appearance and sexuality. were shared widely on social media last Thursday. Fox Sports Megan Barnard (second from the right) with Fox Cricket colleagues. Credit:Instagram “Fortunately. I am at a place in my life where I am comfortable with who I am and I can handle something deeply personal becoming public.” she said on Instagram on Sunday. “But had this happened as recently as a few years ago. it would not have been the case. “Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands. Nor should anyone be spoken about in such a degrading manner. “I hope my experience can be a catalyst for change in not just the sports industry. but in every industry.” Fox Sports sacked Morris on Friday over the remarks he made about Barnard. as well as homophobic and racist comments he made on a separate recording. The remarks about Barnard were on an audio recording in a Whatsapp group. from which they were leaked. Morris had been stood down on Thursday while the network – which holds broadcasts rights for AFL. cricket and NRL matches – investigated what it termed an “inappropriate audio recording”. Morris apologised for his behaviour on Friday afternoon. “I would like to unconditionally apologise to everyone for my disgusting and disgraceful comments. which became public yesterday.” he said on Twitter. “I am especially sorry to the person involved. No one should ever. in any place. or at any time. be spoken about in that way.” On Friday. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan condemned Morris’ comments. describing them as “clearly unacceptable”. “I have just seen it in written form and clearly the comments from my reading of it are unacceptable. and clearly unacceptable. and Fox Sports have taken action.” McLachlan told 3AW on Friday. “I don’t really want to comment more than that because I think it is still being reviewed.” Morris was savaged by Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge during an AFL press conference after Wednesday’s season opener between the Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons. Thank you for reading The Age. This article is complimentary. Register or log in now to read more articles and unlock extra benefits. No payment required Read more Continue with GoogleContinue with Apple or Email addressContinue By continuing. you agree to your personal information being collected under our privacy policy and accept our terms of use. Hide content
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