Poppy Scholz confronts sexism, advocates for better maternity leave in AFLW
Carlton AFLW star Poppy Scholz highlighted challenges faced by female athletes amid social media backlash over dancing in pre-game rituals. Scholz criticized derogatory comments and emphasized the need for evolving maternity leave policies in the league. ‘Seeing her [Matilda] call it out, I wouldn’t expect anything less from her,’ said Poppy, referring to her sister’s response to sexism.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 18:11 UTC
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