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Transgender athlete denied permission to play in elite women's competition

AFL October 17, 2017
Transgender Australian Rules footballer Hannah Mouncey was told she is ineligible for selection in the 2017 national draft for the Australian Football League Women's competition.

Breaking News: Transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey has been declined permission to play in the AFLW by the AFL.

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Hannah Mouncey blocked from playing in 2018, but may be able to nominate for 2019, would have to go through similar process.

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Hannah Mouncey not allowed to play in AFLW in 2018. AFL says physical disparity is significant and would give unreasonable advantage

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Confused: AFL says YES to same sex marriage and NO to Hannah Mouncey. Isn't it all about inclusion...

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The AFL decision on Hannah Mouncey is a disgrace. A transgender athlete must be given equal rights

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The 's decision to block Hannah Mouncey from AFLW is based on nothing more than fear, ignorance and lack of internal readiness.

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Good luck to all the girls who nominated for the AFLW draft tomorrow, especially my mates from Canberra. I can’t wait to see you all at the highest level and to play with and against you back in Canberra next year!

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The AFL’s full statement on the AFLW draft eligibility of Hannah Mouncey.

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