Matty J on Sam Wood: A good reputation doesn’t make you a good man.

Key points

• Matty J, a former Bachelor contestant, writes that he once admired Sam Wood as a benchmark for success. Wood has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting, with allegations that he strangled his wife, Snezana.
• The prosecution told the court she feared for her life. Acting Magistrate Janelle Boegheim refused Wood bail, and his lawyers say he will defend the charges.
• Matty J urges men to challenge harmful ideas of masculinity and to hold their mates accountable. Support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.