The incident occurred after the game between the Brisbane Lions and the Bulldogs, where Lachie Neale, a player, and Abbey Holmes, a Channel 7 presenter, embraced.
Although the kiss didn’t catch the public’s attention at first, it has since been brought up due to inappropriate conduct.]
During an interview following the match, Holmes, who used to be a player for the Adelaide Crows, leaned in and placed her hand around Neale’s waist as she held his cheek.
The two were seen by the audience as they embraced. They are close friends off the field and have shared numerous posts on Instagram.
The exchange, which seemed innocent at first, has resulted in some commentators being offended.
This is why it was brought up on 3AW radio, where the incident was addressed by legendary player and coach Leigh Matthews.
Matthews is currently on the board of directors of the Lions, and he has led the team to three consecutive premierships.
According to Matthews, it’s normal for people to only kiss someone they know well.
He also stated that he would shake the hand of a woman he didn’t know very well.
During the discussion, Matthews said that he didn’t know how well the two individuals knew each other.
However, he noted that it was a first and that it was brought up due to it being an unusual occurrence.
One of the commentators on the show, Caroline Wilson, said that she had no problem with the exchange.
During the discussion, she asked why it was that Lachie Neale would suddenly embrace Abbey Holmes following the match between the Bulldogs and the Lions.
She also wondered if it was the same for him to shake hands with Cameron Ling, a Channel 7 reporter.
She then said that Holmes and the players have a good relationship, and she believed that the exchange was the result of their friendship.