The AFL has confirmed that before all nine games across round eight, clubs will stand arm in arm to shine a spotlight on gender-based violence.
An MC will read a given script, which will then be followed by a moment silence to pay tribute to victims lost to violent acts across 2024.
All 18 AFL clubs are on board with the initiative which will involve all players, coaches and umpires before the first bounce this weekend.
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The script, which all MCs will be tasked with reading, will bring light to recent spike in deaths of women around the country.
"Enough is enough and this must stop. Behind every death is a woman who lived and who was loved," MCs will read.
"When it comes to violence against women, the only acceptable figure is zero."
This initiative is the brain child of West Coast CEO and former Adelaide Crows coach Don Pyke.
A statement was also sent out to all clubs on Wednesday night to lock in the initiative.
"We understand the industry is far from perfect, but we must continue to educate and continue to take action," the statement read.
The moment's silence will be first observed during the showdown between Port Adelaide and the Crows on Thursday night.
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