WAFL club Peel Thunder have suspended one of their players for the entirety of the 2024 season and another for the opening game of their new campaign as a result of separate incidents of "inappropriate conduct" at the club's pre-season camp.
The club released a statement on Thursday evening heavily condemning the actions of the two players, stating the actions of the two players involved were "out of character for both young men".
One player has been stood down for the coming season, with the club stressing the importance of further educating its playing cohort and protecting its staff.
"The Peel Thunder Football Club has responded strongly to inappropriate conduct during a recent club camp and taken immediate action to hand down penalties to the individuals responsible,โ a club statement read.
"As a result, one player has been stood down from the club for 2024 and another player will not be available for selection in round one of the WAFL.
"This is out of character for both young men and while a mistake does not define the person, both players have accepted responsibility for their actions.
"We are a club built on strong values and we do not condone this behaviour as it contradicts the standards expected of everyone within our club. We will continue to move forward, with a commitment to ongoing education for our players, protection of all club personnel and an emphasis on the importance of upholding our values both on and off the field.
"No further comment will be provided."
According toย The West Australian,ย Peel Thunder player Jack Ilott made an inappropriate sexual comment towards a woman linked to the club, leading to the teenager being stood down for the 2024 season.
In a separate matter, a "crude incident" involving Michael Sellwood and a teammate has seen the 20-year-old suspended for the Thunder's first game of the season against West Perth on Saturday, March 2.
Peel Thunder finished third on the WAFL ladder last year before amassing a grand final finish, eventually losing to East Fremantle in the season decider.
