The Dark Side of Victory: When Online Abuse Targets Those Who Speak Out The Adelaide Crows' condemnation of the trolling incident targeting captain Jordan Dawson serves as a stark reminder that online abuse has become increasingly prevalent in sports fandom.
What's striking about this case, however, is not just the vile nature of the message but also the fact that it was directed at someone who had recently spoken out on mental health awareness.
Dawson's heartfelt speech at the All Australian awards in August was a powerful moment in Australian sports culture.