Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight was asked to redraw one of his 2026 AFL premiership posters over concerns about “uber-masculinity”.

Knight explained to 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that he was told the original poster did not align with the club’s values.

Press PLAY to hear Knight describe the original poster drawing and explain why it was rejected

“They said, ‘Well, it doesn’t fit the direction the club is heading in,’ and they said they’re not celebrating uber-masculinity,” he said.

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