The AFL and Carlton have been ordered to hand over documents and emails pertaining to the former club president’s “d*** pic” scandal.
Sayers, 57, stepped down as Carlton President in January 2025 after a picture of his penis appeared on his Twitter account.
It was deleted 15 minutes later.
He claimed his account had been hacked and was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation from the AFL Integrity Unit.
But, as revealed by the Herald Sun, subpoenas have now been issued by Sayers’ wife Catherine to a number of high-profile individuals as the Supreme Court battle with her ex-Carlton husband rumbles on,
Mrs Sayers has filed a defamation lawsuit against the old Carlton chief.
Subpoenas have been sent to the AFL, Carlton, league crisis manager Sharon McCrohan, and Mr Sayers’ advisory firm manager, Julie Trainor.
The court documents state: “Failure to comply with this subpoena without lawful excuse is a contempt of court and may result in your arrest.”
Mrs Sayers’ legal team want the AFL to submit “all written communications (whether on personal or work devices)” between the AFL and “any of its officers and/or agents (including Stephen Meade), and Luke Sayers, or anyone on his behalf relating or referring to” the image in question — which was posted on January 8 2025.
In addition, “all corespondance and documents” the AFL has obtained through their investigation into the post and subsequent statements to the press have been requested.
AFL general manager of corporate affairs McCrohan will have to turn over all correspondence with Mr Sayers stretching back to the day the post went public.
All of these documents need to be submitted by May 27.
The case is poised to resume in the Supreme Court on Monday, and Mr Sayers is planning to transfer the case to the family division of the Federal Court — which would prohibit further reporting.
This will be opposed by Mrs Sayes who will bid to ensure it remains in the Supreme Court.
Back in March, sensational reports stated there are sources close to the couple who believe messages showed AFL officials were keen to accept Mr Sayers’ claim that his wife had posted the image.
It is alleged by Mrs Sayers’ lawyers within documents pertaining to the defamation claim that the AFL and Carlton sought to defend Mr Sayers in the wake of the scandal.