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Courier-Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Courier-Mail
AFL great Warren Tredrea defends his controversial podcast as Port Adelaide launch board position review
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Warren Tredrea has clarified the purpose of controversial recent podcast content after Port Adelaide commenced a review into his board position amid 'concerns'. Late on Wednesday night, Tredrea refuted claims he promoted antisemitic content in a May interview with British army veteran AJ Roberts on his podcast The Ballsy Show. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Jewish Council of Australia boss Max Kaiser condemned Roberts' comments regarding Israel and the 9/11 terror attacks, claiming the podcast episode was an 'amplification of far-right antisemitic conspiracy theories'. Roberts referred to Israel as a 'fake state' created by 'the same Zionists who were controlling World War II'. Warren Tredrea has tried to clarify his recent podcast. Photo: Roy VanDerVegt The Power released a statement earlier on Wednesday, confirming 'Port Adelaide Football Club has initiated a formal governance review regarding concerns raised about recent public content published by member elected Club Director, Warren Tredrea. 'The club has commenced this review under its governance framework to address this in accordance with AFL and PAFC policies, rules and procedures, including its Code of Conduct Policy, which club officials need to comply with.' Port Adelaide chairman David Koch said: 'Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards. 'The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve.' Tredrea (right) in happier times with Port Adelaide chairman David Koch. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe Tredrea is a great of the Port Adelaide footy club. Photo: Ray Titus The club's statement concluded: 'Mr Tredrea will retain his place on the Board until a determination has been made. No further comment will be made whilst this process is undertaken.' It comes as the former star Port Adelaide forward, who kicked 549 goals across 255 games between 1997 and 2010, is in a federal court dispute with Channel 9 over debt owed from a 2021 vaccine saga. Tredrea sought to 'make clarification to the media coverage' regarding his interview with Roberts on May 20, taking to social media platform Xon Wednesday night to state: 'I am not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite. 'I started this podcast series as a result of some personal and professional developments in my life over the last few years — private matters which have played out in a public forum. 'Those matters have made me sceptical, and even cynical, about big government, big business and big media. 'The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions, but rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. 'I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to. 'I was attracted to interviewing Mr. Roberts because he was a veteran who has fought for his country, seen ugly things in battle, and now is sceptical of the government he fought in the name of. Over the last few years, I have found many veterans who share similar scepticism about their governments following service for their country. 'Let me make it abundantly clear. I unequivocally condemn war and genocide, and seek only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one way reported narrative in the mainstream media. 'I am not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such.' Originally published as AFL great Warren Tredrea defends his controversial podcast as Port launch review
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
I'm not anti-Semitic: Tredrea responds amid Port probe
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages. Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages. Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Port Adelaide great Tredrea hits out amid antisemitism furore
Port Adelaide says it is conducting a review into board member and former star Warren Tredrea following a complaint about the content of his podcast. Tredrea has denied accusations of antisemitism, after a guest on The Ballsy Show made controversial comments in an interview. In a statement on Wednesday, the Power said they were reviewing their 2004 premiership-winning captain's conduct after 'concerns raised about recent public content published by [the] member-elected club director'. Port's move came after the Jewish Council of Australia, a left-wing pro-Palestinian group, objected to an Instagram post from Tredrea related to remarks about Israel from the guest on the retired footballer's podcast. The club said the 46-year-old Tredrea would remain on the board until the review was completed. Tredrea said he 'unequivocally' condemns war and genocide and is 'not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite' after Port Adelaide said they were undertaking a governance review. The former star had a former British army veteran on his show last month. In comments that have since sparked a furore, A.J. Roberts made assertions without evidence that Israel was 'a fake state' and that Mossad was 'part of carrying out 9/11 … and created ISIS'. Tredrea did not make antisemitic comments in the interview and The Age is not suggesting he supported Roberts' theories. The Age attempted to contact Tredrea. He defended his podcast on social media on Wednesday night.
The Age
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
Port Adelaide great Tredrea hits out amid antisemitism furore
Port Adelaide says it is conducting a review into board member and former star Warren Tredrea following a complaint about the content of his podcast. Tredrea has denied accusations of antisemitism, after a guest on The Ballsy Show made controversial comments in an interview. In a statement on Wednesday, the Power said they were reviewing their 2004 premiership-winning captain's conduct after 'concerns raised about recent public content published by [the] member-elected club director'. Port's move came after the Jewish Council of Australia, a left-wing pro-Palestinian group, objected to an Instagram post from Tredrea related to remarks about Israel from the guest on the retired footballer's podcast. The club said the 46-year-old Tredrea would remain on the board until the review was completed. Tredrea said he 'unequivocally' condemns war and genocide and is 'not in any way, shape, or form, an antisemite' after Port Adelaide said they were undertaking a governance review. The former star had a former British army veteran on his show last month. In comments that have since sparked a furore, A.J. Roberts made assertions without evidence that Israel was 'a fake state' and that Mossad was 'part of carrying out 9/11 … and created ISIS'. Tredrea did not make antisemitic comments in the interview and The Age is not suggesting he supported Roberts' theories. The Age attempted to contact Tredrea. He defended his podcast on social media on Wednesday night.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
I'm not anti-Semitic: Tredrea responds amid Port probe
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages.
