Posted: 2024-05-03 21:13:18

About 30 minutes after Collingwood pulled off another thrilling win, Magpies coach Craig McRae opened his press conference to declare "enough is enough" as the AFL condemns gender-based violence.

As all 18 AFL clubs will do this weekend, Collingwood and Carlton players, coaches and officials joined arms before Friday night's blockbuster at the MCG to acknowledge and raise awareness of violence against women.

Before taking questions from journalists, McRae looked down the barrel of the camera and delivered a passionate and powerful plea.

Adelaide coach Matthews Nicks had begun his press conference on Thursday night in similar fashion after the Crows defeated Port Adelaide.

"I'm not here to change the world, I understand my position is to coach the footy team, but I'll do everything in my power, our power at the Collingwood football club, to make sure our men represent us well and and the community well," McRae said after Collingwood's 12.13 (85) to 12.7 (79) win on Friday night.

"It's a community message, and I just want us to play our part. Enough's enough."

McRae was asked if the AFL's gesture was enough and could the league be doing more to take a stand.

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