Collingwood midfielder Jack Crisp has apologised and been ordered to complete an education program for sending Snapchat images to another person in 2018 that went viral on social media without his consent last week.
He admitted to AFL investigators on Tuesday morning that he sent the images and acknowledged the content and language was inappropriate.
After consideration of the historical nature of the images, the fact the exchange was consensual and Crisp’s improved behaviour since they were sent, the AFL ordered the 29-year-old to undertake an appropriate education program.
AFL investigators were keen for context around the series of Snapchat images, which included photos of Crisp with captions containing crude language. There were also photos of bags containing white powder, however the on-baller was not in those shots. The video, which went viral on social media, also carried shots of an unidentified male who was naked.
There is no evidence Crisp took an illicit substance and the AFL considers the matter closed.
Collingwood football manager Graham Wright said the club would support Crisp.
Collingwood’s Jack Crisp has spoken to AFL investigators.Credit: The Age, Getty Images
“Jack has fully cooperated with the club regarding the context around the series of images shown in that historical video,” Wright said.
“As soon as we became aware of the vision being circulated, we connected with the AFL to ensure due diligence was taken in this situation. The AFL determined Jack’s conduct was inappropriate and has requested he take part in education around the appropriate use of social media, which the club supports.
“Jack has made significant steps since that time and he continues to grow and learn as a person.
“This has been a difficult time for Jack and his family as they had worked through this privately at the time and the club will continue to support them through this situation.”
Crisp, a dual best and fairest winner at Collingwood, played against the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night less than 24 hours after the embarrassing videos surfaced. He was not his usual effective self, gathering just 15 disposals. The 29-year-old has played 192 games straight and has become one of the game’s most valuable and underrated players in the past two seasons.
Married with two children, he is a vital cog in the Magpies line-up and signed a long-term deal just before Christmas – tying him to the club until 2026.
“Last week I became aware that a video was being shared online containing private images which I had sent to another person in 2018,” Crisp said.
“I want to apologise for my actions and the impact they’ve had on my family and our club.
“Since that time, I have learnt a lot and grown as a person and I hope my family, those at Collingwood, and everyone connected to our club and the wider game, can see that growth. In saying that, I am still a work in progress and aim to continue to get better as a person.
“I am incredibly fortunate to have the support of Collingwood, my wife Mikayla and my daughters – while I am disappointed in myself for those actions, the impact this has had on my wife and my family hurts the most and I apologise to them for that.”
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