AFL legend Barry Cable to face court over allegations of sexual abuse of underage girl during career
One of footy’s best ever players is accused of sexually abusing a girl between the ages of 12 and 17 when he was at the height of his powers
- Former footballer will face District Court of Western Australia
- Faces allegations of abuse between 1968 and 1973
- Player is one of the most decorated in VFL and AFL history
Legendary Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing career.
Cable, 79, is being sued for damages in the District Court of Western Australia and is set to face a civil trial beginning this week.
Cable is considered one of the greatest rovers in the sport’s history after a long career in the WAFL and VFL
He denies all allegations and is not facing criminal charges.
An order preventing Cable from being identified in relation to the allegations has been overturned ahead of the trial.
The woman alleges Cable sexually abused her between 1968, when she was aged 12, and 1973.
She claims she suffered psychiatric harm as a result of sexual behaviour and harassment by Cable which she alleges continued until she was in her mid-30s.
Cable and wife Helen during the Australian Football Hall of Fame ceremony at Crown Palladium in 2018
One of football’s most decorated players, Narrogin-born Cable was in 2012 elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
He had an illustrious playing career in the WAFL and VFL and went on to coach in both leagues.
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