A former AFL club president has issued a public apology to his ex-wife in connection with a defamation case involving a lewd photograph, marking the resolution of a long-running legal dispute. The settlement, confirmed in court proceedings, brings closure to what both parties have described as a painful and difficult chapter. Legal representatives delivered the apology on behalf of the individual, who has faced significant public scrutiny over the allegations. The case underscores ongoing debates about privacy, reputation, and the consequences of online disputes in high-profile settings.


Luke Sayers says he accepts Cate Sayers did not post photo of his genitals as she says settlement closes ‘painful and difficult chapter’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe embattled former AFL club president Luke Sayers has apologised to his former wife for the harm he caused as her defamation case over a lewd photo settled.Lawyers for Sayers, the immediate past president of the Carlton football club, read out the apology in the Victorian supreme court on Friday after indicating the settlement. Continue reading...