Never before has an Australian sportswoman been embroiled in as high profile a scandal as the one Sam Kerr finds herself in now, writes national sport reporter David Mark.

In being cleared of racially aggravated harassment, Kerr made clear how she felt privilege and power were a key part of this case

Sam Kerr may have been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment but that is not the end of the story for one of women's football's most high-profile players.There is a lingering question over how much lasting damage it will have on her reputation and career.