Sam Newman has a history of unacceptable behaviour and for making unacceptable comments - some of which have been quite clearly racial in nature - he has at times been stood down from media work because of his comments/actions.

That he feels the indigenous Welcome Ceremonies are overdone, or political, or unnecessary, is a matter of his opinion and he's entitled to express that opinion, but for him to encourage people to boo the ceremony or slow clap during the ceremony is his attempt to disrupt the ceremony, and to disrespect the ceremony (like it or not) - it's nothing more than another divisive act from him - it's in no way acceptable, and contravenes AFL policy.

For a person to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame, they need to be of good character - for many years and on many occasions, Newman has demonstrated his poor (at best) character - it is time the AFL showed support (as they purport to do) for those he has continually disrespected with his disgusting comments, and for the AFL to take action and remove him from the Hall of Fame - an honour he is not worthy of.