SWF Player survey

The online survey was conducted by Red Circle and players' responses remained anonymous. 

Findings of the survey include:

• Majority have been exposed to advertising (television, social media)
• Majority have people around them who drink
• One in five have experienced pressure to drink
• 58% experienced teammates talking about drinking or being hungover
• All these factors are higher if they themselves drink
• Half sample tried alcohol (despite 82% being under age)
• 70% of older players have tried alcohol
• A third started drinking before reaching 15
• Drinking tends to be irregular and a social activity
• There are positive associations with drinking alcohol even amongst non-drinkers