De Stoop has deleted both tweets and apologised.
Previous two tweets have been removed. They were insensitive and didn't come across as I intended. Apologies to anyone that was offended
Fox Sports News AFL Correspondent Julian de Stoop has stirred controversy for a tweet sent out earlier today.
The tweet provoked backlash almost immediately.
@JDESTOOP80_FOX Interesting that you are comfortable associating your employer with this tweet. Oh dear.
i'm sorry, what is the joke here? is it "women are stupid"? is that your joke? is that what you are saying? @JDESTOOP80_FOX
@JDESTOOP80_FOX yikes
@JDESTOOP80_FOX How many lunches celebrating woman in the workforce will you attend to make amends for this Stoopy?
.@JDESTOOP80_FOX Julian Julian Julian....have you no self monitoring compass? We'll be back to you with your sanction. #mrplotto
De Stoop has since responded, claiming the joke was "tongue in cheek."
To those who clearly didn't understand that tweet about the Sat Nav it was TONGUE IN CHEEK #nannystate