The Adelaide Crows have officially escalated a matter involving their captain, Jordan Dawson, to both the South Australian Police and the Australian Football League (AFL) integrity unit. The club took this action after Dawson received a message that the organization described as 'disgusting.'

While the specific contents of the message have not been released to the public, the club’s decision to involve law enforcement indicates the severity of the threat or harassment contained within the communication. The AFL is currently working alongside the club to investigate the source of the message and determine the appropriate disciplinary or legal response.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes face regarding online abuse and harassment. The Crows have maintained a firm stance that such behavior is unacceptable and have committed to supporting their captain throughout the investigation. As of now, neither the police nor the AFL have released further details regarding the identity of the sender or the specific nature of the message, leaving the public with limited information beyond the club's initial condemnation.