Jewish draftee in Australian Football League faces torrent of online antisemitism – Harry Sheezel says he’s unfazed by online abuse but calls for ‘the right action’ to be taken; expresses hope he can be a role model for Jewish community | Timesofisrael

JTA — Australian-Jewish teenager Harry Sheezel made headlines Monday for getting drafted into the Australian Football League and for facing a barrage of online antisemitism in the wake of his selection.
The 18-year-old medium forward was picked third overall by last-place North Melbourne, which finished the 2022 season with only two wins in 22 matches. Australian football is comparable to rugby and features two 18-player teams on an oval-shaped field, with the aim of kicking the ball through goalposts to score points.