The ABC has issued a lengthy statement on key points of its controversial story on the culture of sex in rugby league, including that 'Clare' was not paid for her interview.
What a week. Nine looks inward with trouble on two fronts, TEN lands the #1 show of the week, but it's Seven that quietly chalks up another weekly win.
Developing story: Nine stands down Matthew Johns with David Gyngell describing the incident as 'unacceptable' while Melbourne Storm also drops him from a coaching position.
Nine will have to advise ACMA every time a complaint is received for Sam Newman or The AFL Footy Show for the next 6 months, after ruling his 'mannequin stunt' in breach of the Code of Practice.