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Pride March in St Kilda . Richmond player Daniel Jackson , Yarra Glen Footballer Jason Ball who is gay and Carlton footballer Brock McLean
Graham Cornes

Sport has no sexuality so who cares?

The most common insult/sledge I received when I was playing footy was to be called “gay”, Graham Cornes writes. As James Faulkner sent us in a tailspin this week, maybe it’s time to see sports stars as what they are — people.

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Sarah Vickerman with younger son Xavier and her Father at Dan Vickerman's Memorial service on the Number 1 Oval at Sydney University. pic Mark Evans

‘He’ll be remembered for all he was’

​WIFE Sarah and sons Joseph and Xavier were joined by friends and former teammates of Wallaby great Dan Vickerman on the Sydney University Oval where he began his career. He died at just 37.

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James O'Connor watches his team Toulon from the bench as they play the Force. Rugby 10s tournament at Suncorp Stadium. Pic Jono Searle.

Why Force ruled out a JOC bid

WESTERN Force coach Dave Wessels has ruled out luring James O’Connor to the Super Rugby club this season, but he hopes the former Wallaby won’t be lost to rugby altogether.

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