- Popular social media activist group wants Origin banned
- He noted a worrying increase in violent crimes
- Anthony Albanese has also commented on the link.
A popular activist group on social media has called for State of Origin to be banned after a detailed study linked the matches to huge increases in domestic violence offences.
MFW, who has more than 60,000 followers on
The tweet then provided alarming statistics revealing that State of Origin nights experience an average 40 per cent increase in domestic assaults.
The claim was supported by research from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics, with the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education stating that the abuse occurs between 6pm and 6am during the time it is broadcast. Origin.
Many fans were stunned to learn of the development before MFW declared that the crime had little to do with alcohol and gambling; Instead, he pointed to “violent, cowardly men who use women and children as punching bags” because “they want to hurt someone and people smaller than themselves.” to live are the easiest”.
A popular activist group has called for State of Origin to be banned after higher levels of domestic violence were linked to interstate matches (pictured, the NSW Blues celebrate a try on Wednesday night).
MFW, who has more than 60,000 followers on
MFW’s tweet then provided alarming statistics revealing that State of Origin nights see an ‘average 40 per cent increase in domestic assaults’ (pictured left, Maroons star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow celebrating one of his three attempts on Wednesday).
This was followed by: ‘They (the male criminals) won’t attack their bosses or the neighborhood boxing champion tomorrow, will they?’
Ahead of the first game of the Origin series in Sydney on Wednesday night, MP Zali Steggall described the shocking assault figures, drawn from six years of data: in a question period.
“On State of Origin game night, statistics show that women and children in New South Wales are almost 40 per cent more likely to experience domestic violence,” he said.
‘Alcohol and gambling are known drivers of domestic violence, and government violence prevention frameworks in Australia have been reluctant to address the multibillion-dollar alcohol and gambling industries.
‘When will your government take greater action to regulate these harmful industries to keep Australian women safe in this national crisis and encourage greater prevention strategies from sporting codes like the NRL?’
Ahead of the first game of the Origin series in Sydney on Wednesday night, MP Zali Steggall outlined the shocking game-day assault figures, drawn from six years of data, in a question time.
Premier Anthony Albanese acknowledged the disturbing link between Origin playing days and domestic violence.
Albanese acknowledged the link between the popular sporting event and domestic violence and said he “completely accepted the surprising statistics that the member raised with me about an increase (in domestic violence) that will occur when a major sporting event like the State of the Union game is held.” “Origin”. he maintained.’
White Ribbon CEO Brad Chilcott told fans to be wary of aggression from their peers and themselves towards women.
“Thousands of fans are looking forward to match night, but sadly we know we can also expect an increase in male violence and abuse of women,” he said.
‘It is the responsibility of every man to take an active role in preventing this.
“I ask all men, and especially all football fans, to be especially vigilant in calling out disrespect and sexism when they see it.”
In 2018, Michael Thorn of the Alcohol Research and Education Foundation said there was a link between the Origin games and an increase in domestic violence.
“The drivers of domestic violence are complex and many, yet disturbing findings suggest that the particular celebration of excessive alcohol consumption, masculinity, tribalism and the toxic level of aggressive alcohol promotion in the State of origin have shocked in such a way that they encourage excessive alcohol consumption and domestic violence,” he said.