When Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson showed the world personal messages he received from a stranger mocking the passing of his late brother, it demonstrated ongoing issues with how social media is still being used as a weapon for online abuse.

The wider AFL community has given their support to Dawson after receiving the message, which has reignited discussions around digital safety and the impact cyberbullying has on professional athletes.

The Wire’s Danilo Facciorusso spoke with the CEO of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, John Mannion, about the impact of online harassment and what more can be done to prevent future situations from occurring.

When Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson showed the world personal messages he received from a stranger mocking the passing of his late brother, it demonstrated ongoing issues with how social media is still being used as a weapon for online abuse.
The wider AFL community has given their support to Dawson after receiving the message, which has reignited discussions around digital safety and the impact cyberbullying has on professional athletes.
The Wire&rsquo;s Danilo Facciorusso spoke with the CEO of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, John Mannion, about the impact of online harassment and what more can be done to prevent future situations from occurring.