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Disgraced AFL footballer Barry Cable has been removed from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
The decision comes after a Judge Mark Herron found in the District Court of Western Australia in June that Cable had repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl during his playing career.
Barry Cable has lost another honour because of the civil court finding against him.
The civil matter was brought by the complainant, and was not a criminal prosecution. The judge also found there was compelling evidence Cable also abused other children.
Sport Australia chair John Bertrand said his board decided on Friday to strip the once-esteemed footballer of the national honour that had been bestowed on him.
In making the decision, the board said:
“Induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame is reserved for the best of the best. Those who are inducted into this elite group have not only excelled in their chosen field, but uphold the character traits of dignity, integrity, courage, modesty and pride.
“Cable’s actions are contrary to the values of the organisation, and as a result his SAHOF membership is revoked immediately.”
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