The wife of a prominent Australian Rules footballer has taken a firm stand against online harassment, revealing she has contacted police after receiving a series of vile insults targeting her appearance.
A Defiant Stand Against Vile Abuse
Chloe Pink, the 25-year-old wife of North Melbourne Kangaroos player Toby Pink, shared details of the abuse in a powerful Instagram story. She disclosed that the situation escalated when trolls moved beyond social media comments to find her personal phone number.
"Calling me saying 'hi piggy, oink oink' is harassment. It's cruel, disgusting and cowardly," the fed-up WAG wrote. She issued a stark warning to her tormentors, stating: "If you think this is funny, you need serious help. Hide behind 'no caller ID' all you want - rot in hell."
Mrs Pink emphasised the serious breach of privacy, explaining: "Messaging me or commenting on my posts is one thing, but finding my personal number and calling to harass me about my appearance crosses a serious line." She confirmed the abusive message has now been formally handed over to authorities for investigation.
A Pattern of Persistent Online Targeting
This incident is sadly not an isolated one for Chloe Pink, who has endured frequent hate online. The abuse reached a particularly cruel peak on her wedding day last year, where she was targeted by trolls who body-shamed her.
She revealed that critics mocked her body shape and size, with one even crudely asking if her husband had married an NRL prop forward. The impact of this sustained campaign has been significant; the 25-year-old even skipped the prestigious AFL Brownlow Medal ceremony last year as a result of the abuse.
In the aftermath of her wedding, Mrs Pink had previously explained her desire to hire a private investigator to deal with the harassment.
Seven-Year Relationship and Football Career
Chloe and Toby Pink have been together for more than seven years, having grown up as childhood sweethearts before marrying last year.
Her husband, Toby Pink, is a professional Australian Rules footballer who joined the North Melbourne Kangaroos in 2024. He has played 47 matches for the club to date. Prior to his move, the star spent three seasons on the Sydney Swans' rookie list before making the switch to Arden St.
Chloe Pink's decision to publicly call out the abuse and involve the police highlights the growing seriousness with which cyberbullying and online harassment are being treated, particularly when it escalates to direct personal contact.
