Statement
The Nine Network's Footy Show has declined a request to provide the St Kilda Football Club with an apology for the damage caused by a tasteless skit aired last Thursday night.
The St Kilda Football Club was not informed of the content or nature of the skit prior to the program going to air.
The St Kilda Football Club is extremely disappointed that the Nine Network involved its players in a disrespectful and unnecessary performance on The Footy Show.
The Footy Show skit reflected badly on the St Kilda Football Club and the players involved. The skit, choreographed by The Footy Show, misrepresented the Club's commitment to values surrounding Respect & Responsibility.
The St Kilda Football Club will be making contact with all player managers to advise that future appearances on The Footy Show by Saints players beyond 2011 is being reviewed.
This is in an effort to ensure players are not placed in an unreasonable and compromising situation in the name of entertainment in the future.
The St Kilda Football Club believes all stakeholders in the AFL have a responsibility to understand and reflect community standards and portray the game in a positive and respectful manner.
The St Kilda Football Club will be formally speaking to the players involved in the segment and be working with the whole playing group to ensure they better understand the inappropriate nature of the segment.
