AFL players refusing to support a team sponsor - any examples?

[Franc de Borges]

Didn't Hird have a similar situation as he was needing particular boots to help with his injuries?

Don't know. A 'Hird scandal' search doesn't seem to bring up anything about his footwear for some reason.

 

[donkeypunchd]

Lol both come back to the same principal of don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Not really. Being granted an exemption is not the same as being dropped by all your sponsors for offensive behaviour.