Brendan Fevola is one of those blokes who quite literally has trouble as his middle name.
If it’s not a phone text scandal over model Lara Bingle, it’s something just as bad, like an allegation of indecent exposure.
After the Lions suspended Fev today, there are serious questions about the bad boy’s future.
Fev is recovering from a serious injury and is already on thin ice after playing ordinary football for the Lions this season - after Carlton sacked him for his off-field indiscretions.
But could this allegation of indecent exposure be the tipping point for the Lions’ management?
Fev has smeared his muddied name across newspapers in the most unsavoury way. He’s been fined thousands of dollars for alcohol-fuelled tomfoolery.
He has assaulted a barman in Ireland while representing Australia, urinated in public and made a fool of himself at last year’s Brownlow Medal count.
There’s been a destructive pattern of Fev’s behaviour over the years and the dramas haven’t stopped.
It’s often champions like Fev, who can be a bit on the wild side, who struggle with life off the field. It’s this personal struggle that led to his family leaving his Brisbane home to return to Melbourne earlier this year.
Despite Fev being remorseful and vowing to clean up his act, there’s been nothing but controversy. The reality is Fev seems incapable of change - and adhering to society’s standards.
The AFL and clubs should crack down harder on bad boys who threaten the game’s reputation with immature behaviour. And now’s the time to enforce stricter rules, so that left-field champions can’t get away with shocking behaviour.
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